business and finance | March 16, 2026

Are Violet Crumbles still available?

Are Violet Crumbles still available?

Nestlé Australia Ltd announced today that it will sell their brand to Adelaide-based family business Robern Menz (Mfg) Pty Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Under the sale, Robern Menz will acquire the iconic Violet Crumble brand and its associated intellectual property, plant and equipment.

Is Violet Crumble the same as Crunchie?

While its honeycomb centre makes it similar to the better-known Crunchie, Violet Crumble is the older sweet. Cadbury’s Crunchie dates back to about 1929, while the Violet Crumble bar was first produced in 1913.

Does Violet Crumble taste violet?

This hygroscopic nature of honeycomb led Hoadley to eventually dip his bars in chocolate, to keep the honeycomb dry and crunchy. Thus, in 1913, the Violet Crumble bar was created. Violet Crumbles are crispier in texture than Crunchie bars, with a slightly more marshmallow taste.

Is there honey in Violet Crumble?

One of my problems with this bar is the noise the honeycomb makes when you bite into it. Like biting into a piece of balsa wood or stiff styro. The ingredients also do not lend one to be drawn to the bar (there’s no honey), it’s mostly sugar and hydrogenated palm oil (yee!

What’s better violet crumble or Crunchie?

Violet Crumble lovers emphasised the preference for a better quality of honeycomb: the smooth, satisfying shatter that was more than just a marketing catch cry. The Crunchie lovers pointing to the Cadbury chocolate quality as well as a more ‘intense’ honeycomb flavour than the sweeter Violet Crumble.

Who owns violet crumble now?

Robern Menz
Fourth generation family-owned Robern Menz, which also makes the popular Menz FruChocs brand, bought the Violet Crumble brand from Nestlé in 2018. At the time, the much-celebrated deal had also won funding from the SA government to support a $4m expansion of the company’s Glynde facility.

What is better Violet Crumble or Crunchie?

Is the honeycomb in Crunchie real?

Crunchie is a brand of chocolate bar with a honeycomb toffee (or known as “sponge toffee” in Canada and “honeycomb” or “cinder toffee” in the UK) sugar centre. It is made by Cadbury and was originally launched in the UK by J. S….Nutrition information.

Average values (Australia)Per 100 gPer 50 g bar
Fat14.87.4

Where can I buy Violet Crumble in the US?

Violet Crumble is currently available in Cost Plus World Market, Wegmans, Stater Brothers in the US mainland and in 7/Eleven, Longs Drug Stores, Aloha Petroleum Stores and Foodland Supermarkets, Hawaii. The 50g bar has a SRP between $2.99 – $3.99.

Why does Crunchie have a hard side?

Crunchie centre is made as a slab the upper and lower layers of which are slightly denser than the centre (I won’t burden you with why) . It is then cut into pieces and those pieces are turned on their side before covering in chocolate. This makes it much more pleasant to eat.

What is the most popular candy in Australia?

What is the most popular candy in Australia? Cadbury and Allen’s are two of the most popular candy brands in Australia. Cadbury favourites include Dairy Milk chocolate, Freddo Frogs, and Caramello Koalas. Meanwhile, popular Allen’s lollies are Red Skins, Sherbies, and Milko Chews.

What are Crunchies called in Australia?

Australian Crunchies (Traybake) – School Lunch Box Treats! These are a little different to the no-bake tray bakes, or “Tiffin” as they are sometimes called, as they are baked, but the baking with flour makes them more manageable and less prone to break up into pieces, so better for packed lunches and picnics.

Where is Violet Crumble candy honeycomb located?

From its humble beginnings as a single bar, today our delicious range of candy honeycomb now includes Violet Crumble Cubes, Violet Crumble Nuggets and Violet Crumble bars in both standard and king size. Located in Adelaide South Australia, we have over 150 years of tradition and experience and are a family business spanning over four generations.

Where to buy Violet Crumble in the USA?

1 Longs Drugs 2 Bristol Farms 3 ABC Stores 4 Cost Plus World Market 5 Aloha Petroleum 6 Bartell Drugs 7 Hy-Vee 8 Publix 9 Starter Bros Makets 10 Wegmans

Where to buy Australian candy in the USA?

call us at 1-800-447-1187. We’ve moved our food items to a new website: AussieFoodExpress.com CLEARANCE Aisle! Bargains! Australian Candy & Food in the USA!

From its humble beginnings as a single bar, today our delicious range of candy honeycomb now includes Violet Crumble Cubes, Violet Crumble Nuggets and Violet Crumble bars in both standard and king size. Located in Adelaide South Australia, we have over 150 years of tradition and experience and are a family business spanning over four generations.

1 Longs Drugs 2 Bristol Farms 3 ABC Stores 4 Cost Plus World Market 5 Aloha Petroleum 6 Bartell Drugs 7 Hy-Vee 8 Publix 9 Starter Bros Makets 10 Wegmans

call us at 1-800-447-1187. We’ve moved our food items to a new website: AussieFoodExpress.com CLEARANCE Aisle! Bargains! Australian Candy & Food in the USA!