Top 20 Oceanian Confectioneries

Foundry Chocolate is a New Zealand craft chocolatier working on a bean-to-bar principle, focusing on micro-batches of pure, single-origin chocolate. Their philosophy is based on using only two ingredients - carefully selected cocoa beans and organic sugar - without additives such as cocoa butter, lecithin, or vanilla, in order to let each terroir fully express itself. Their range includes bars from origins such as the Solomon Islands, Peru, Tanzania, Vanuatu, and Uganda. In addition to bars, they also produce luxury gift collections and drinking chocolate. Their chocolate delivers a wide spectrum of flavors - from fruity and floral notes to earthy and nutty tones - depending on the origin of the cacao. Special attention is given to small batches that highlight the uniqueness of each plantation and region. They have been recognized at international competitions, winning awards for quality and authenticity of approach. Foundry Chocolate thus combines simplicity of ingredients with complexity of flavor, offering an experience that goes far beyond a simple treat.Expand

Zokoko is a chocolate producer based in Australia that engages in a bean-to-bar manufacturing process, sourcing high-quality cacao beans from diverse origins to craft its chocolates. They produce a range of single-origin chocolate bars, emphasizing the unique flavor profiles of the beans used. Zokoko also focuses on artisanal methods and small-batch production to maintain quality and flavor integrity.Expand

Jasper and Myrtle Chocolates is a small-batch chocolate maker based in Canberra, Australia. The company sources its cacao beans from Papua New Guinea and blends them with Australian ingredients to craft a variety of chocolate flavors. Their product line includes both classic and unique flavors, such as the award-winning "Nunu Papua New Guinea Single Origin" and "Himalayan Rock Salt and Wakame." Jasper and Myrtle Chocolates emphasizes handcrafted processes to maintain high quality and distinctiveness in their chocolates.Expand

Solomons Gold is a New Zealand chocolate brand that exclusively uses cacao from the Solomon Islands, crafted under the single origin and farm-to-bar principles. It began as an initiative to revitalize abandoned cacao plantations and support local farmers, and today it works with more than 90 farming communities. The beans are grown without chemicals, in biodiverse agroforestry systems, and the fermentation and drying processes are carefully controlled to preserve a clean and authentic flavor profile. Chocolate production takes place in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, where small-batch bars are made with a minimal number of ingredients - most often just cacao and organic coconut sugar. Their bars are known for their intense, rich cacao notes, often complemented by fruity and mineral undertones that reflect the unique terroir of the Solomon Islands. By combining premium quality, artisanal precision, and social responsibility, Solomons Gold has become a symbol of ethical and authentic chocolate that tells the story of its origin and the communities behind it.Expand

Atypic Chocolate, located on the waterfront in Melbourne, Australia, operates out of the South Melbourne Market. This artisan chocolate producer was founded by French chocolatier Charles Lemai and his partner. Atypic sources high-quality cacao beans from various regions to craft their unique range of chocolates, which are produced on-site using traditional methods combined with modern techniques. The business emphasizes transparency and sustainability in its sourcing practices.Expand

Bullion Chocolate, based in Sheffield, focuses on crafting premium bean-to-bar chocolates. The company emphasizes the distinct flavor profiles of cacao from different regions, much like fine wines. They meticulously source cacao beans directly from farms, ensuring both quality and ethical practices. Bullion Chocolate operates out of Cutlery Works, a former factory, where they also offer a café experience for visitors to enjoy their products and learn about the chocolate-making process.Expand

Hogarth Chocolate is an artisan chocolate workshop based in Nelson, New Zealand, renowned for its dedication to producing high-quality chocolate. Karl Hogarth, a former seafarer and captain, first encountered authentic chocolate during his travels in Guatemala, where he tasted chocolate made from pure cacao. This experience inspired him to start his own chocolate-making journey, which soon grew from a hobby into a family business. Their mission is to create chocolate that highlights the natural aromas of cacao, using minimal ingredients and traditional processing techniques. Hogarth Chocolate employs handcrafting methods at every stage of production - from sorting, roasting, and grinding the beans to conching, tempering, and packaging. Their workshop in Nelson is where every step is carefully carried out to preserve the authentic flavors of cacao.Expand

Kahkow USA, located in Brooklyn, New York, is part of a family-owned business that began in the Dominican Republic in 1905. The company specializes in producing single-origin, organic chocolate directly sourced from local farms. Kahkow USA combines traditional techniques with modern technology to create its chocolates and also offers workshops and tours at its Brooklyn facility to educate the public on the chocolate-making process.Expand

The Smooth Chocolator, based in Geelong, Australia, specializes in producing bean-to-bar chocolate. They focus on crafting small-batch, single-origin chocolates, emphasizing the distinct flavors of the cacao from various regions. The company uses ethically sourced beans for their chocolate production.Expand

Cocoa Mester is a chocolatier based in Sheffield, specializing in artisanal chocolate production. They focus on using sustainably sourced cocoa beans and pride themselves on supporting fair trade practices. Cocoa Mester offers a variety of chocolate products, including bars, truffles, and bespoke creations. Their products can often be found at local markets, specialty shops, and online.Expand

Fantales are Australian chocolate-covered chewy caramels that were introduced by Sweetacres in 1930. The name describes the candy – there are literally fan tales (biographies of movie stars) written on the wrapper. These candies arrived shortly after the ‘talkies’ or movies with sound and they were sold as a movie theater candy. In The Canberra Times poll in 1988, Fantales won the title of the most popular childhood lolly, while The New York Times declared Fantales Australia’s most defining lolly in 2018.Expand

Jaffas is a popular Australian and New Zealander confectionery consisting of small, round balls of chocolate covered in a red-colored orange flavoring. The sweet got its name after the Jaffa orange, and it was first produced in 1931. These sweet balls are so popular that there is even an annual Jaffa race in the world's steepest street in New Zealand, where candy sometimes hits 100 km/h.Expand

This New Zealander confectionery product known as Pineapple Lumps is made by covering a soft and chewy pineapple center with a chocolate coating. The sweet treats were first made in the 1950s by Charles Diver, a confectionery chef at the Regina Confectionery Company. Although they were first called Pineapple Chunks, the name changed in the 1960s to Pineapple Lumps in order to be more recognizable.Expand

Chocolate fish is a New Zealander confectionery consisting of either white or pink marshmallow that is covered in chocolate and shaped into an elongated fish. It is a favorite of numerous children from New Zealand and also represents a reward for a well-done job. This sweet treat has been around since the 1950s, and today it can be found in groceries and convenience stores throughout the country.Expand

Musk stick is a popular Australian confectionery product that is usually sold as a slightly soft pink stick with a ridged cross-section. It has a floral flavor and aroma, and many people say that it is reminiscent of musk perfume. Apart from the usual pink variety, there is also a fruit-flavored musk stick known as fruit stick.Expand