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Confectionery

SnackHQ extends snack bar range with two new flavours
The product range is distributed through independent supermarkets and online retail channels.

SnackHQ extends snack bar range with two new flavours

SnackHQ has expanded its Pick Me Up health bar product line by introducing two new variants: Strawberry Matcha and Choc Brownie. The Strawberry Matcha flavour blends green tea notes with strawberry, while t...
‘Real’ chocolate is making a comeback as cocoa prices fall
Menz Violet Crumble expands into sweet spreads category
Whittaker’s launches new Banana Caramel Block into Woolworths
Cadbury’s $150 million Hobart experience gets green light

Confectionery Archives

Ozempic

‘Ozempic breath’ sparks fresh demand for mints and gum

Hershey says some consumers cite bad breath as a side effect of using GLP-1 medications .
ad screenshots

Lindt chocolate bunny ad found not misleading following viewer’s complaint 

A consumer believed that ad created the impression that the chocolate bunny is solid, while, in fact, it is hollow.
Haigh's Chocolate Mother’s Day range

Haigh’s Chocolate releases its Mother’s Day range

The Mother's Day range will be available on April 21 across all Haigh's stores and online through the company’s website....
Hershey

Hershey chief departs suddenly for another role

His departure comes after Hershey appointed Kirk Tanner as chief executive, following the planned retirement of former C...
Meatball-inspired lollipop

Meatball-flavoured Chupa Chups move from prank to reality

The product is intended to reflect the flavour profile of Ikea’s Swedish meatballs and lingonberry pairing.
Cadbury-More

Cadbury launches &More in premium category foray

The series features five flavour profiles focused on varied textures and combinations of ingredients.
Cadbury-Old-Gold

Cadbury collaborates with Bundaberg in Old Gold edition

The block is now available for an RRP of $8 at Coles, Woolworths, and independent supermarkets across Australia.
Cadbury Easter eggs

Why chocolate costs so much now, when cocoa’s price is at a three‑year low

It’s still too soon to expect the full savings from the recent cocoa price drop to be passed on.

Shrinkflation strikes Easter goodies

Some manufacturers have taken different approaches. Aldi restored the size of its Dairy Fine mini chocolate egg packs, w...
Tim Piper

Australian appointed president of International Confectionery Association

"This appointment recognises Australia as an integral member of the ICA," Piper said.

Funday teams up with Barbie to launch berry gummies

Funday Barbie Berry Kisses will be available online and at Chemist Warehouse Woolworths, Ritchies and independent grocer...
Lindt chocolate is seen in their store at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley

Weight-loss drugs users are eating more chocolate, says Lindt

Lindt said US sales of premium chocolate increased among GLP-1 users by nearly 17 per cent in 2025.
Darrell Lea Nougat Milk Chocolate Easter Egg (1)

Darrell Lea reveals this year’s Easter range

The company says the Easter lineup is made from sustainably sourced cocoa and free from palm oil.

Kinder launches its Easter range

The range is categorised into smaller items intended for backyard hunts and larger 'surprise' gifts for Easter celebrati...
New Farro Fresh store

New Farro Fresh store planned for Newmarket

Farro works with independent producers in New Zealand and distributes specialist products to consumers in Auckland.