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  • Savor Summer with Menz Violet Crumble & Kruger’s New Choc Honeycomb Dessert Toppings Now in Stores!

    Savor Summer with Menz Violet Crumble & Kruger’s New Choc Honeycomb Dessert Toppings Now in Stores!

    Australian candy manufacturer Menz Violet Crumble has joined forces with Kruger Asia-Pacific to create dessert toppings capturing the unique chocolate-and-honeycomb taste of their famed candy bar.

    This collaboration has resulted in the creation of two innovative products: the Violet Crumble Choc Honeycomb Flavoured Hard Set Ice Cream Coating and the Violet Crumble Choc Honeycomb Flavoured Topping. The former is designed to add a flavourful crunch to ice cream, while the latter can be drizzled over sundaes, waffles, and a variety of other desserts.

    Bringing Joy to Desserts

    Menz’s national licensing and marketing manager, Polly Love, expressed her excitement about the collaboration. She said, “Working with Kruger Asia-Pacific and Asembl allows our fans to enhance their desserts with the distinctive chocolate honeycomb flavour that they adore. Our aim was to encapsulate the joy that Violet Crumble brings and transform it into the ultimate summer treat. We believe we’ve achieved that with this collaboration.”

    Availability and Pricing

    Both the Violet Crumble Choc Honeycomb Flavoured Hard Set Ice Cream Coating and the Violet Crumble Choc Honeycomb Flavoured Topping are available for purchase at Coles and IGA stores. The Hard Set Coating is priced at $6.50, and the dessert topping is available for $5.50.

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    Questions & Answers

    What products has the collaboration between Menz Violet Crumble and Kruger Asia-Pacific resulted in?
    The collaboration has led to the creation of the Violet Crumble Choc Honeycomb Flavoured Hard Set Ice Cream Coating and the Violet Crumble Choc Honeycomb Flavoured Topping.

    What is the purpose of these new products?
    These products are dessert toppings designed to bring the distinct chocolate-and-honeycomb taste of the Violet Crumble candy bar to a variety of desserts like ice cream, sundaes, and waffles.

    Where can these products be purchased and at what price?
    Both the Violet Crumble Choc Honeycomb Flavoured Hard Set Ice Cream Coating and the Violet Crumble Choc Honeycomb Flavoured Topping are available at Coles and IGA stores. The Hard Set Coating is priced at $6.50, and the topping is available for $5.50.

  • Darrell Lea Unveils New Choc Logs: A Healthier, Shareable Treat In Two Delectable Flavours

    Darrell Lea Unveils New Choc Logs: A Healthier, Shareable Treat In Two Delectable Flavours

    Darrell Lea, a renowned confectionery brand, has broadened its product range with the introduction of a new Choc Logs chocolate bar. This new offering is available in two distinct flavours and is being marketed across a wide array of major retailers throughout the country.

    What the Choc Logs Offer

    Choc Logs are composed of a soft milk chocolate core encased in two flavours of liquorice – Raspberry and Original. These delightful treats are packaged in multi-stick snack packs that are available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $3.

    The confectionery company has ensured that Choc Logs are a healthier alternative to other competing sweet treats by making them free from palm oil, artificial colours, and artificial flavours.

    Creating Shareable Moments

    Jane James, the head of marketing at Darrell Lea, emphasised the role these new products can play in fostering connections. “The Choc Logs range is designed to cultivate enjoyable little moments that can be shared with others, be it friends, family, or a special someone,” James stated.

    According to James, the Raspberry variant in particular has garnered immense popularity among the younger demographic. As such, the company decided to highlight this flavour in their new product. “We wanted to showcase this flavour and introduce an exciting and playful option for on-the-go snacking. Our goal is to reimagine our classic offerings in a manner that feels fresh and invites sharing,” she added.

    Previous Product Collaborations

    Darrell Lea is no stranger to innovative product development. In 2023, the company partnered with Campos Coffee to successfully develop a coffee-flavoured chocolate bar.

    Questions & Answers

    What are the new Choc Logs chocolate bars from Darrell Lea?
    Choc Logs are soft milk chocolate bars wrapped in two flavours of liquorice – Raspberry and Original.

    What makes Darrell Lea’s Choc Logs unique?
    Choc Logs are palm oil-free and do not contain any artificial colours or flavours, making them a healthier alternative to many other sweet treats.

    Has Darrell Lea collaborated with any other brands before?
    Yes, Darrell Lea collaborated with Campos Coffee in 2023 to create a coffee-flavoured chocolate bar.

  • Bulla Teams Up With Hoyts For Exclusive Cinema-themed Ice Cream At Coles Supermarkets

    Bulla Teams Up With Hoyts For Exclusive Cinema-themed Ice Cream At Coles Supermarkets

    Bulla Dairy Foods, in collaboration with Hoyts Cinemas, has introduced an exclusive cinema-themed treat for Australian households, called Bulla Hoyts Choc Tops. These special frozen desserts will be sold only at Coles supermarkets.

    Availability and Flavours

    The limited-edition Bulla Hoyts Choc Tops will be available for purchase between the 16th of July and the 30th of September. These ice creams will be sold in select Coles stores across Australia in packs of four. Customers will have the option to choose from two delicious flavours, Vanilla and Salted Caramel.

    In addition to the frozen treat, each pack will also contain a $12 Hoyts movie ticket voucher. Valid until the 30th of July, 2026, this serves as both a sweet indulgence at home and an incentive for movie-goers to return to the cinema.

    A Staple Cinema Snack

    According to Michael King, Hoyts’ General Manager of Food & Beverage and Retail, the Choc Top ice cream is an integral part of the movie-going experience, with millions being sold at Hoyts cinemas each year.

    King expressed his excitement at the launch of this initiative, noting the popularity of the combination of a movie and a Bulla Choc Top among cinema patrons. He said, “While nothing beats biting into a Bulla Choc Top at the cinema, we’re excited to give people a taste of the Hoyts experience at home.”

    Previous Ice-Cream Collaborations

    The introduction of Bulla Hoyts Choc Tops follows Bulla’s recent partnership with Hershey’s. Earlier this year, this collaboration resulted in the release of two new one-litre ice-cream flavours.

    Questions & Answers

    Who are the collaborators for the Bulla Hoyts Choc Tops?
    Bulla Dairy Foods and Hoyts Cinemas have partnered to create the Bulla Hoyts Choc Tops.

    Where can Bulla Hoyts Choc Tops be purchased and what are the available flavours?
    The Bulla Hoyts Choc Tops can be purchased exclusively at select Coles supermarkets. The available flavours are Vanilla and Salted Caramel.

    What is the additional benefit provided with the purchase of the Bulla Hoyts Choc Tops?
    Each pack includes a $12 Hoyts movie ticket voucher, valid until July 30, 2026.