Price hike confirmed for iconic Aussie product
Cadbury Australia has confirmed major changes to its Favourites range due to "soaring world cocoa prices and cost pressures".
Favourites are no longer available in a 520g pack. The popular chocolate range now comes in the following sizes: 265g for $14, 470g for $24, and a new limited-edition 549g Favourites Sports Games Tin which sells for $30.
The 520g pack, which was $24 before it was recently discontinued, has been replaced with the 470g version that now also costs $24.
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Cadbury Australia has confirmed they have increased the price of their popular Favourites range. 9honey Kitchen
"We have made the difficult decision to change the price and pack size of some of our products," Cadbury Australia told 9honey Kitchen.
"Cocoa prices have quadrupled in the past two-and-a-half years, and the price of other essential ingredients has also increased."
The price increases are in line with chocolate and coffee products over the past 12 months, with manufacturers trying to keep up with global price pressures.
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A 520g pack of the Aussie favourite now costs $24, an increase of $2. 9honey Kitchen
Cadbury Australia said: "We are doing everything we can to manage costs and remain committed to producing great-tasting chocolate in Australia."
They encouraged customers to "shop around for the best value".
Speaking of shopping around, from today, Coles and Woolworths are both selling select items in the Favourites range for half-price.
Coles is selling Cadbury Favourites 265g pack at half-price for $7, and the Favourites Sports Games Tin for $15.
Woolies is also currently selling the 265g pack for $7.
Coles and Woolworths are both selling select items in the Favourites range for half-price. 9honey Kitchen
Customers are encouraged to shop around. 9honey Kitchen
The Cadbury Favourites Sports Games Tin is a new addition to the range.
Chocolate tins such as these have been made famous by Nestle's Quality Streets, with the empty containers famously being used as sewing kits, among many other uses.
Mars Wrigley also released its famous Celebrations chocolate in a round container similar to this earlier this year.
Cadbury Australia's decision to release Favourites in this nostalgic packaging design is paying off, with some supermarkets already selling out of them.
A Cadbury Australia spokesperson has told 9honey Kitchen it will be in stores from July until Christmas this year only.
The Cadbury Favourites Games Sports Edition tin is available for a limited time only. 9Honey
Both Celebrations and Quality Streets have also been released in these gift designs. Woolworths
"Tins offer an elevated, gift-worthy format that gives consumers confidence that their gift is something special," the spokesperson said.
"They're particularly popular for larger social gatherings and festive occasions.
"This Favourites Tin also includes a sports-themed games card and spinner as well, designed to spark fun and connection during shared moments."
'This Favourites Tin also includes a sports-themed games card and spinner as well.' 9Honey
Earlier this year, chocolate lovers were treated to the return of another popular product, with Celebrations returning in time for Father's Day (September 7) after being in 2024 to much outcry.
Mars Wrigley, the makers of Celebrations, shared the news with 9honey Kitchen.
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"Our Celebrations products were imported from Europe, and like many Australian businesses importing products from overseas, we are experiencing rising cost pressures and supply challenges.
"Late last year, we made the difficult decision to discontinue the Celebrations brand in Australia.
Celebrations were discontinued in 2024. Mars Wrigley
The company confirmed the range had return due to customer demand. eBay
"However, we know Celebrations is a much-loved brand that plays a role at many family gatherings, events, and of course, celebrations.
"Therefore, we are currently reviewing options to reintroduce Celebrations in 2025."
Celebrations are now available in Kmart and other retailers.
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