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Australia has a wide variety of candies, sweets and treats, many of which are unique to the country. Some of the most popular candies in Australia include Cadbury's Dairy Milk, Freddo Frogs, Caramello Koalas, Polly Waffles, Bertie Beetles, Musk Sticks, Peppermint Aero, and Cherry Ripes. Australia also has its own unique versions of international brands, such as Life Savers, which come in exclusive fruit-flavoured, multicoloured, and disc-shaped varieties.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Most popular candy brands | Cadbury, Allen's |
| Popular Cadbury chocolates | Dairy Milk, Freddo Frogs, Caramello Koalas, Curly Wurly, Bubbly |
| Popular Allen's lollies | Red Skins, Sherbies, Milko Chews |
| Other popular candies | Musk Sticks, Violet Crumble, Polly Waffle, Bertie Beetle, Aero, Peppermint Aero, Sour Patch Kids Cola, Lifesaver Fruit Tingles, Chokito, Choo Choo Bar |
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Cadbury's Dairy Milk
Cadbury Dairy Milk is a British brand of milk chocolate manufactured by Cadbury. It was first introduced in Birmingham, England, in June 1905 by George Cadbury Jr. The chocolate bar was developed with a higher proportion of milk than previous bars, advertised by the famous "'glass and a half' slogan in 1928."
The Dairy Milk bar was initially called 'Highland Milk', 'Jersey', and 'Dairy Maid' before the name was changed to Dairy Milk. By 1914, it had become Cadbury's best-selling product and a century later, it retained its position as a market leader in the UK. In 2014, it was ranked as the best-selling chocolate bar in the UK.
Cadbury Dairy Milk is now available in many countries, including China, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. The chocolate is manufactured and distributed by the Hershey Company in the United States under licence from Cadbury, with a recipe that differs from the UK version. Hershey adds cocoa butter during processing and adapts the taste to be more akin to a Hershey bar for the US market.
Cadbury Dairy Milk is also the most popular chocolate bar in Australia. The brand has expanded its Dairy Milk range over the years, introducing new flavours and variants. In 2003, new products included Biscuit, Crunchie Bits, Bubbly, Mint Chips, Turkish, Crispies, Wafer, and Orange Chips. Cadbury's Caramel bar was also relaunched under the Dairy Milk brand.
Cadbury has a long history dating back to 1842 in Birmingham, England, when it first started as drinking chocolate. It later created its first milk chocolate bar in 1897 to compete with popular Swiss Chocolate. Cadbury Dairy Milk, introduced in 1905, has become an iconic product for the brand, known for its creamy taste and high milk content.
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Allen's Red Skins
Allen's Redskins, now known as Red Ripperz, are raspberry-flavoured chewy confectionery manufactured in Australia by Nestlé under their Allen's brand. The confectionery is sold as elongated bars that are individually twist-wrapped in paper, weighing approximately 10 grams each, although smaller sizes exist. Allen's Redskins were one of the most popular candies in Australia, along with other Allen's lollies such as Sherbies and Milko Chews.
The word "Redskin" has been considered a racist term for Native Americans and First Nations Canadians since at least the 1800s. In 1996, a complaint was made to the New Zealand Advertising Standards Complaints Board about a Redskins advertisement that featured a comedian dressed in Native American clothing and assuming an accent. Despite protest from Nestlé New Zealand that the advertisement was inoffensive, the board upheld the complaint.
In June 2020, Nestlé announced that the name of the candy would be changed to "Red Ripperz" to represent the inclusive nature of modern society and to ensure that nothing they do marginalises their friends, neighbours, and colleagues. The new name and packaging were made available in stores in early 2021. However, the rebranding was controversial as 'Red Ripper' was also the name of a Soviet serial killer, Andrei Chikatilo.
Despite the change in name, the candy itself remains unchanged. Nestlé General Manager Confectionery, Chris O'Donnell, expressed his hope that Australians would support the evolution of these much-loved lollies.
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Polly Waffles
Polly Waffle is an Australian chocolate bar that was first introduced in 1947 by the Hoadley's Chocolate Company. It is a waffle wafer tube filled with marshmallow and coated in compound chocolate. The Polly Waffle was conceived by Hoadley's company account supervisor and family friend, Mayfield B. Anthony. In 1972, Hoadley's Chocolates was acquired by Rowntree Mackintosh Confectionery and became known as "Rowntree Hoadley Ltd". The advertising slogan for Polly Waffle during the 1970s was "mmm, crunch, aah!".
When Nestlé acquired Rowntree in 1988, the Swiss company continued producing Polly Waffles until it was discontinued in 2009 due to poor sales. The decision to discontinue the product led to a social media campaign calling for the resurrection of the classic bar. In response to this, a Melbourne-based company, Chocolate Works, released "The Great Aussie Waffle Log" in 2015, which was designed to mimic the Polly Waffle.
In 2019, Adelaide confectioner Robern Menz signed a deal with Nestlé to produce the Polly Waffle, with plans to bring it back to stores in 2022. However, this date was pushed back to 2024, and the Polly Waffle was relaunched in a new form as Polly Waffle Bites, which are small bite-sized orbs. While some fans of the original Polly Waffle were disappointed with the new version, others welcomed the return of the treat.
The name "Polly Waffle" has also been used by Australians as a euphemism for faeces, and a popular childhood prank involved throwing a Polly Waffle into a public swimming pool to imitate faeces.
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Caramello Koalas
Cadbury's Caramello Koala is a beloved Australian chocolate confectionery. Introduced in 1966, it is reportedly the first mass-marketed sweet to be modelled on Australian fauna. The chocolate is in the shape of a cartoon koala, named George in some advertising material, filled with a flowing caramel centre. It is made from Cadbury Dairy Milk, Australia's favourite chocolate.
Caramello Koala has been a part of Australian culture for over three generations. Its packaging and imagery were updated in 2000, as market research revealed the character was seen as outdated and one-dimensional. In 2015, the chocolate was reduced in size from 20g to 15g, and the giant Caramello Koala from 40g to 35g, to deal with rising input costs. Despite this, the price remained unchanged.
Caramello Koala is available in 15g and 35g bars, as well as a 180g share pack. The share pack contains 12 koalas and is priced at over $13.00 on Amazon.com. The chocolate is also available at Sam's Club for $15.
The chocolate is considered a nostalgic treat by many, reminding them of their childhood or their trip to Australia. It is a beloved treat by both children and adults, who are charmed by the character's wholesome, friendly nature.
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Musk Sticks
The exact origins of musk sticks are unknown, but they date back to at least 1887 when the Launceston Examiner reported that the confectioner J. Beaumont imported "rose and musk lozenges". There are also several early references to musk sticks in Australian newspapers and magazines from the early 20th century. For example, a 1918 issue of The Sydney Morning Herald mentioned "45 boxes of musk sticks" in an auction notice.
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Frequently asked questions
Cadbury's Dairy Milk is the most popular chocolate bar in Australia.
Some other popular chocolates in Australia include Caramello Koala, Freddo Frogs, and Cherry Ripes.
Yes, Life Savers and Musk Sticks are also popular in Australia.
Polly Waffles, Bertie Beetles, and Chokitos are some candies that are unique to Australia.
Cadbury and Allen's are two of the most popular candy brands in Australia.
