text: is ayds diet candy still available? ayds was sold in 70s & 80s. distrib. by campana corp, div of purex corp. ltd, batavia, il.  ayds product line(rights)was sold to jeffrey martin, inc in 1983.  i used ayds, with excellent success, in the 70s.  i need  some now.  tks. i believe i heard an interview with the owner on howard stern, and they do not sell the candy anymore.