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Monday 06 July 2026

Whittaker’s

Whittaker’s Hotel Sweet adds more bookings 31st March 2026 /

Whittaker’s Hotel Sweet adds more bookings

Whittaker’s is offering more rooms at its boutique hotel takeover, after the initial release sold out in less than an hour.


Whittaker’s checks into ‘Hotel Sweet’ 19th March 2026 /

Whittaker’s checks into ‘Hotel Sweet’

Whittaker’s has opted for a pop-up immersive brand experience to kick off its 130-year anniversary celebrations, announcing a boutique hotel takeover.


Whittaker’s brings back Save the Kiwi kiwi 6th March 2026 /

Whittaker’s brings back Save the Kiwi kiwi

Whittaker’s Chocolate Kiwi is back for Easter and continues to support Save the Kiwi.


Whittaker’s in social media scam warning 19th February 2026

Whittaker’s in social media scam warning

Premium chocolate brand Whittaker’s is being used as bait by scammers creating fake giveaways in an attempt to trick consumers into handing over personal information.


Whittaker’s brings back Banana Caramel block 13th February 2026 /

Whittaker’s brings back Banana Caramel block

Whittaker’s is bringing back its limited-edition Banana Caramel 250g block, which sold-out in record time when first released mid-last year.


Whittaker’s Slab lands in 7-Eleven Australia 27th January 2026 /

Whittaker’s Slab lands in 7-Eleven Australia

New Zealand chocolate brand Whittaker’s is increasing its retail presence in Australia, launching its chocolate slabs in 7-Eleven stores across the country.


Whittaker’s pledges more shade trees for partners 18th December 2025 /

Whittaker’s pledges more shade trees for partners

Chocolate company Whittaker’s is going to increase the shade tree plantings it undertakes at its cocoa cooperatives in Africa.


Whittaker’s annual price hike hits shelves 21st October 2025 /

Whittaker’s annual price hike hits shelves

Whittaker’s has increased the price of its chocolate products for the sixth time in as many years.


Whittaker’s Chocolate Pods packaging saving 25th September 2025

Whittaker’s Chocolate Pods packaging saving

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Q&A: Whittaker’s CMO on NPD, price hikes and hero products 24th July 2025

Q&A: Whittaker’s CMO on NPD, price hikes and hero products

Soraya Cottin talks to the Ticker about the iconic NZ brand, the role of NPD for the business, and its transparent price increase policy.


Golden giveaway for Whittaker’s Peanut Slab’s 75th 27th June 2025

Golden giveaway for Whittaker’s Peanut Slab’s 75th

Whittaker’s is marking the 75th anniversary of its Peanut Slab with a Willy Wonka-style golden ticket giveaway.


F&B back in ‘most trusted’ brands 2025 27th May 2025 /

F&B back in ‘most trusted’ brands 2025

Regular winner Whittaker’s has once again topped the Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands Survey, with more F&B players making their way back into the ranks.