Whittaker’s announced on Friday that it would be raising the recommended retail price of its chocolate from November 18.

Last month New Zealand shoppers learned Whittaker’s would no longer be producing its Miraka Kirīmi (creamy milk) block. Another Kiwi classic, the chocolate fish, is also facing extinction.

Last month New Zealand shoppers learned Whittaker’s would no longer be producing its Miraka Kirīmi (creamy milk) block. Another Kiwi classic, the chocolate fish, is also facing extinction.

It launches in Australia from May 6, but is already in New Zealand shops from today with a launch RRP of $6.29. Whittaker's is one of the most popular chocolate brands in Aotearoa, alongside Cadbury.

Nobody could deny that Whittaker's was a Kiwi favourite for chocolate lovers. That said, limited-edition treats within their own stable were at risk of being overlooked in favour of the old classics ...

"Thank you to the people of New Zealand for educating me on the proper way to consume Whittaker's 250g chocolate block - not bar. I really hope to be able to visit New Zealand someday to try all ...

This week in China, New Zealand companies announced deals that amounted to more than $340 million in projected new export ...

While Whittaker’s has to date sourced only Ghanaian cocoa beans to make its chocolate, it is now supplementing this with ...

Price hikes, disappearing products and sourcing struggles – could this be the new normal for the chocolate industry?