Your block of Cadbury just got better, thanks to their new sustainable packaging. The world-first design, developed in Cadbury’s Claremont factory in Hobart, is made from 100% sustainably sourced paper, is recyclable and is free from laminates, foil or plastics and features fully sealed flow-wrap packaging. A small run of the blocks has been […]
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Sanitarium are the latest company to embrace the low-sugar trend, releasing two flavours with no added sugar. The Choc Ice and Vanilla Ice, available in 250ml packs, also have up to 30 per cent less calories. Sanitarium said they worked with dietitians and food scientists to develop the product, which they developed to keep pace
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For many, it’s not Easter until you’ve had a Creme Egg – and this year there’s a new way to indulge in the treat. Cadbury have joined forces with ice cream brand Peter’s to bring the limited edition festive flavour to the ice cream aisle. The ice creams, which feature a creme egg centre wrapped
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As if we couldn’t already get enough of their current biscuit based chocolate blocks, Arnott’s have hit us with a new flavour. The Butternut Snap block, features a delicious mix of the biscuit’s classic crunchy oat and coconut flavours melded with a milk chocolate coating. It joins the brand’s release last year of chocolate blocks
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As chip flavours get more inventive, it seems all our favourite snacks are fair game. And while many were left disappointed last week that the Smiths Fairy Bread flavour was a hoax, the flavour didn’t seem too far fetched given the recent release of a Lamington flavour, or past Pizza Hut flavour releases. Now Thins
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Burgers are still the top pick for quick service restaurants, but chicken is proving to be a hot contender. New figures from market researchers NPD Group found that chicken sales in QSR’s are increasing at a faster pace (2.8%) compared with traditional market leader burgers, which grew just 1.6% between 2017-19. And it’s millennial consumers
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Christmas may be over but the gifts keep coming, with news Arnott’s are releasing four new Tim Tam flavours. The Tim Tam Crafted collection, created to reflect the ‘tastes’ of Australia and New Zealand with Murray River salted caramel (featuring salt flakes from the river’s basin), Sunshine Coast strawberries and cream (incorporating the region’s strawberries),
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Chocolate fans should run, not walk to get their hands on the latest chocolate release to hit Australian shelves. In a bar straight from chocolate lovers’ dreams, Cadbury have combined Caramilk – the flavour that launched a hype frenzy last year, with their Twirl bar to create the ultimate in chocolate covered, white chocolate swirled
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The last time this chocolate bar was on our shelves Malcolm Fraser was prime minister. The popular Scorched Peanut Bar, produced by Cooks Confectionary, has made a quiet return to Australian shelves. The 45g bar, described as “scorched peanuts encased in smooth toffee covered in milk chocolate” can be found in retailers across the country,
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Google are the latest company to join Australia’s food ordering/delivery service. The company are now offering users the option to order food through their Google Search and Maps functions. Food retailers available on the service include Boost Juice, Chatime, Domino’s, Grill’d, Guzman y Gomez, Pizza Hut and selected local cafes. While the majority of orders
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A new report from Lux Research shows that technology is playing a big role in shaping the future of the food industry, particularly argifood. The Digital Transformation of the Food Industry report, released in December, found the industry is rapidly evolving as it attempts to keep pace with consumers’ future needs. And it warn those
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Snack fiends have certainly had their fill this year, which saw a stellar line up of new product releases. On the chip front there was Smith’s Chips release of Spag Bol flavoured chips in February – only to be topped by their Lamington release in December. In chocolate news, Nestle’s sweet releases of KitKat red
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As the year draws to a close C&I take a look back on the stories that got you clicking in 2019. And reflecting Australia’s insatiable appetite for sweet treats, two of the biggest stories of the year were chocolate related. Taking out the top spot was Arnott’s release in April of chocolate blocks featuring its
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