They are made by the Nestlé Corporation and marketed under their Australian brand Allen's Lollies.

The product previously contained gelatin but the ingredient was removed in 2015 to make Cheekies suitable for vegetarians.

[3] In June 2020, along with Red Skins, Nestlé announced that the name will be changed to represent the inclusive nature of modern society.

The statement added "These names have overtones which are out of step with Nestle's values, which are rooted in respect."

[4] It can also be considered a derogatory term for people of Latin American descent, although this is not in common usage in Australia.