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Confectionery Archives

New Fruchocs and Violet Crumble lines from Menz

The new Fruchocs product is part of the brand's 75th anniversary festivities.

Manildra Group’s Peter Simpson earns confectionery’s highest accolade

Tim Piper, the head of the confectionery sector of the Australian Industry Group, said Simpson has been an “integral par...

WHO to declare aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen

Listing aspartame as a possible carcinogen is intended to motivate more research, said the sources close to the IARC, wh...
KitKat treats Aussies to free chocolate and deductible breaks

KitKat treats Aussies to free chocolate and tax breaks

Aside from the treat, customers who avail of the choc bar may also benefit from potential tax deductions. 
Nestle discontinues Fantales chocolate following decline in sales

Nestle discontinues Fantales chocolate following decline in sales

The move follows a decline in sales and the need for significant upgrades to continue producing the chocolate lollies at...

Ernest Hillier Chocolates enters administration

Established 109 years ago, the confectioner is the nation's oldest chocolate brand.
KitKat brings back its plant-based chocolate bar

KitKat brings back its plant-based chocolate bar

KitKat Plant Based combines crispy wafers with a rice-based milk alternative to create an “indulgent-tasting, vegan-cert...
Cadbury teams up with celebrity chef Curtis Stone for special edition choc block

Celebrity chef Curtis Stone creates choc block with Cadbury

Stone said his latest creation is inspired by his family's Raspberry & Hazelnut tart recipe, with the block capturing th...
Cadbury introduces new Vanilla Passionfruit flavour in Slices range

Cadbury introduces Vanilla Passionfruit flavour in Slices range

Taking inspiration from the passionfruit slice, the new Slices flavour features passionfruit-flavoured jelly, and vanill...
Snickers unveil new Butterscotch flavour

Mars-Wrigley unveils Butterscotch version of Snickers bar

Formulated and manufactured in Australia at the company’s Ballarat-based innovation hub, the Butterscotch flavour marks ...
Cadbury Australia launches its latest character, the Wallaby

Cadbury Australia introduces its latest character

Exclusively available in Australia, the new chocolate aims to be the “portioned snack of choice” for this year’s sportin...
Little Moons unveils its latest flavour

Little Moons unveils its latest flavour

The company recently opened “The Little Shop”, a fully functional ice cream parlour no bigger than a suitcase.

Low-sugar chocolate brand Moreish hits Coles shelves

The company has been manufacturing for a variety of well-known labels for more than 30 years and this is the first range...

What LVLY, Camilla, Koko Black and Mrs Fields are doing this Mother’s Day

For example, Koko Black partnered with Four Pillars distillery to release a range of pralines inspired by the distillery...
Funday Sweets launches low-sugar Sour Cola gummy

Funday Sweets launches new low-sugar sour cola gummies

According to the company, its sour cola gummies are made using natural ingredients like chicory root fibre, tapioca, and...

Whittaker’s unveils new Honey Nougat and Almond chocolate blocks

Whittaker’s co-COO, Holly Whittaker, said the brand has “stamped its own mark” in bringing the flavours to life in this ...
Nestle Professional unveils Milkybar and Aero-inspired dessert mixes

Nestle Professional unveils Milkybar and Aero-inspired dessert mixes

“Nostalgia is emerging to be one of the biggest food trends this year,” said Eike Travers, executive chef at Nestle Prof...
Darrell Lea launches “The Cheesecake Shop” inspired chocolate bars

Darrell Lea launches The Cheesecake Shop-inspired chocolate bars

Two signature cakes – the Black Forest and Caramel Cheesecake – have been converted into chocolate blocks.

Maltesers unveils dessert-flavoured range into Woolworths

Mars Wrigley’s bitesize portfolio director, Drew Davis, said the new products “marked an exciting time” for the brand.

Ferrero launches frozen dessert range 

The range comes in two flavours: chocolate hazelnut and coconut.