Cult biscuit Kinder Happy Hippo returns to Australia after 11-year hiatus
Aussie fans of the cult European biscuit Kinder Happy Hippos will finally get to taste the decadent bite-sized treat without hopping on a plane.
Today, the Kinder treat launches in Australia after an 11-year absence.
The biscuit is beloved overseas, particularly in the UK and Germany where millions are bought each year.
After being introduced in Australia, the treats enjoyed a cult-like following until they were discontinued in 2010.
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Kinder Happy Hippo hit shelves today, available in cocoa or hazelnut flavour. Kinder
Now, the Happy Hippo is back on Aussie shores, retailing for $1 at leading supermarkets and convenience stores.
The hippo-shaped biscuit features a crispy wafer shell, and a smooth and creamy filling, coated in crunchy meringue sprinkles. Fans can choose between two filling flavours; cocoa or hazelnut.
Gina Yuwana, Senior Brand Manager at Kinder said the product is "One of our most popular products around the world".
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The cult biscuit was last available in Australia in 2010, before it was discontinued. Kinder
"We're so happy to bring Kinder Happy Hippo to local Kinder fans and celebrate the launch of our first biscuit product in Australia.
"Happy Hippo delivers the signature Kinder taste and quality ingredients in delicious, crispy biscuit form — free from artificial colours or preservatives. It's a scrumptious combination and one we're sure will make a whole lot of Aussie families truly happy as they discover these playful tasty treats."
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The Kinder Happy Hippo enjoys a following around the world, available in parts of Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States.
From May 6 the Kinder Happy Hippo hits shelves in major supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide, retailing for $1 for a single pack, or $4.50 for a five-pack.
