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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’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.
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
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
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
The range is available exclusively at Coles throughout March.
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
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
The collection includes a Valentine’s Day Heart Shaped Gift Box, Signature Chocolate Hearts, and a new addition, a Valen...
RECALL: Koko Black A Jar of Stars and A Bon Bon of Stars
The products are recalled due to the presence of an under-declared allergic milk.
Break for good: Nestle introduces KitKat from sustainably sourced cocoa
The new chocolate bar aims to connect consumers with farmers and raise awareness about the sustainability of cocoa used.
Allen’s revamps packaging to cut plastic use
The packaging redesign will decrease the use of plastic by 21 per cent across its range.
Mondelez targets gamers with new Sour Patch Kids Gamerz
The new Sour Patch Kids Gamerz also include a new flavour, Boysenberry.
Finnish food company Fazer debuts chocolate bar made from “thin air”
Solein is made from natural single-cell organisms grown in a fermentation process where water is split from air.
Luxury ice cream boutique launches world’s “most expensive” ice cream bar
The indulgence has a price tag of $370 per bar and features shaved morsels of the rarest chocolate in the world.
Miller Lite gives a fresh take on lager with new beer mints
“The same taste as Miller Lite, only without the alcohol,” said the company.