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Yowie Group rescues Ernest Hillier Chocolate business

Yowie Group chairman, Sean Taylor, said the acquisition enables the business to “preserve an iconic Australian chocolate...
Yowie CEO Mark Schuessler retires

Yowie CEO Mark Schuessler retires

Schuessler joined the company as COO in June 2016 and was appointed as MD and global CEO in January 2018. 
Chocolate maker Yowie launches limited-edition Easter egg range

Chocolate maker Yowie launches limited-edition Easter egg range

The company is known for making chocolate eggs with a surprise toy.

Yowie Surprise-Inside chocolates make a comeback

The chocolates were a phenomenon in the mid-90s when at the product's peak, Australian consumers were buying 1 million Y...

Yowie narrows loss as Americans boost confectionery consumption

Yowie saw sales improve during the second quarter thanks to backlogged orders.

Yowie investors reject exec pay packets but board survives

Yowie's 2019 remuneration report was rejected at the annual general meeting with shareholders not satisfied that leaders...

Aurora abandons Yowie takeover bid

Aurora Capital has abandoned its planned takeover of troubled chocolatier Yowie after accusing the confectionary company...

Yowie promises to return $4.4m to shareholders amid fresh Aurora bid

Yowie Group chairman Louis Carroll said that Aurora’s bid “severely undervalues” the company and again urged investors t...

This week in FMCG

The top headlines from this week.

Yowie calls Keybridge offer “highly opportunistic”

Chairman Louis Carroll said the bid "undervalues Yowie's business, brand, intellectual property and significant cash bal...

Keybridge makes $20m Yowie takeover bid

The investment firm already holds a six per cent stake in the struggling chocolate company.

Yowie reduces full year loss with profitable trading in sight

The chocolate company reduced its full-year loss by 32%.

Yowie appoints new non-executive director

Australian chocolate giant announces new exec.

Yowie expands at 7-Eleven, CVS across the US

Aussie chocolates releases surprise animal figurines.

Yowie unveils new “Ranger Series” at Woolies

Chocolate giant creates new product range just in time for Easter.

Yowie delivers higher global net sales

Chocolate giant reports net sales growth of 23% in Q2 FY18.

Yowie appoints new CEO

Chocolate giant's former boss steps down.

Yowie further expands in the US

Chocolate company's move expected to generate higher sales in 2018.

Yowie appoints chairman

Former Mars boss joins the confectionery giant.

Yowie pairs with Angry Birds

Confectionary company poised for sweet success with new product line.