Defunct Brands in the 1970s

Brands here are grouped by their most relevant year in the 1970s (we prefer the year a brand ended; if unknown, we use the start year).

4 brands in this decade

• Alexander the Grape (1971–Unclear / original version discontinued, later revival appears absent from mainstream retail) • Alexander the Grape launched under Ferrara in 1971, went quiet in the 1980s, and was revived by 1908 Candy around 2020. Retailer pages now show it sold out or marked discontinued, and the candy remains genuinely hard to track down. Food/Beverage
• Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper (1978–1978) • Recalled in 1978 after child's death from choking on detached missile; led to mandatory warning labels on all projectile toys Toys/Games
• Johnny Apple Treats (1970s–Unclear / appears absent from mainstream retail) • Johnny Apple Treats appear to be discontinued with no mainstream availability. Food/Beverage
• Seven Up (Candy Bar) (1930–1979) • Pearson’s discontinued the Seven Up bar in 1979. The two reasons cited were high manufacturing costs and a trademark dispute with the company behind 7UP soda. It was never brought back. Food/CPG