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Confectionery

Maxibon Peanut Jams with Butter ice cream returns after eight years

Maxibon Peanut Jams with Butter ice cream returns after eight years

Peters' Maxibon Peanut Jams with Butter ice cream has returned to supermarket shelves after eight years of hiatus. The revived cult-favourite features a chocolate-dipped biscuit sandwich filled with crushed...
Macalat launches dark chocolate infused with mushroom extract
Loving Earth’s Pure Love range gets new packaging design after 10 years
Lindt launches Lindor Cheesecake Truffle
Violet Crumble goes beyond chocolate with new bath and body range

Confectionery Archives

Haigh’s Chocolates launches 2024 Easter range

The collection includes some Easter favourites as well as new seasonal treats. 
Confectionery brand Violet Crumble has given a minty-fresh take on its honeycomb chocolate with the new Violet Crumble Mint Cubes.

Violet Crumble’s Mint Cubes offer a twist on an Australian classic

The latest flavour follows the brand’s recent reinventions, including Raspberry Twist, Dark Choc and Caramel. 
Darrel Lea x OCRF launch easter egg to support ovarian cancer research

Darrel Lea launches Easter chocolate egg to support ovarian cancer research

Ovarian cancer is a highly dangerous reproductive cancer but critically underfunded in the country. 
Cadbury has reduced its plastic and cardboard packaging for its Hollow Hunting Eggs and Easter Gift Boxes sold in ANZ.

Cadbury’s Easter chocolates now come in sustainable packaging

Ben Wicks, VP of marketing for Mondelez International, said this is one of the biggest packaging changes the brand has m...

Global cocoa crisis: prices surge as production drops in West Africa

The El Niño weather phenomenon has been blamed for plummeting cocoa bean crops out of Africa.  
Rachel Bajada founded the company in 2014 to bridge the gap in the market for delicious low-sugar snacks.

Noshu expands confectionery range with low-sugar jellies

Rachel Bajada founded the company in 2014 to bridge the gap in the market for delicious low-sugar snacks.

The Polly Waffle is set to make a comeback

The manufacturer encountered several challenges including the pandemic that led to the delay of the comeback.
Lindt introduces new block format for its classic Gold Bunny chocolate

Lindt introduces new block format for its classic Gold Bunny chocolate

The Gold Bunny Block is made with rich and velvety milk chocolate with notes of honey, malt, and caramel.
Cadbury to wrap core chocolate range in recycled plastic

Cadbury to wrap core chocolate range in recycled plastic

The chocolatier aims to use around 50 per cent recycled plastic for its wrappers across its chocolate range produced in ...

Koko Black launches Valentine range  

The collection is in stores and online until February 14. 

Alter Eco Foods bought by private-equity investor Trek One Capital

Alter Eco said it sources its materials from farms practicing eco-friendly and sustainable measures.
Peters Ice Cream x Cadbury Creme Egg range makes its return for easter

Peters Ice Cream x Cadbury Creme Egg range makes its return for Easter

The range is available exclusively at Coles throughout March.
Kitkat expands Cookie Dough flavour range

KitKat Cookie Dough now available in chocolate block format

Nestle says Chunky Cookie Dough bar has been among the most requested.
Sara Lee's Australian and NZ businesses saved by private acquisition

Sara Lee’s Australian and NZ businesses saved by private acquisition

The sale will see the brand continue and help secure the jobs of more than 200 workers.
Haigh's launches Valentine's Day chocolate range

Haigh’s launches Valentine’s Day chocolate range

The collection includes a Valentine’s Day Heart Shaped Gift Box, Signature Chocolate Hearts, and a new addition, a Valen...