Whittaker's
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J.H. Whittaker & Sons, Ltd ("Whittaker's") [1] is a confectionery manufacturer specialising in chocolate and based in Porirua, New Zealand. James Henry Whittaker started the business in Christchurch in 1896 and it was later moved to Wellington.
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[edit] History
James Henry Whittaker worked in the British confectionery industry at the age of 14 and moved to Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1890. Six years later he started manufacturing chocolate and confectionery, selling it direct to customers using a horse and van.
In 1913, he established a partnership with his two sons, Ronald and James, based in Wellington. The business became a limited liability company in 1937, with third-generation Whittakers still the sole shareholders in the company. In 1992 the company formed J.H. Whittaker Australia Ltd.
The company's marketing phrases include "Good honest chocolate" and "A passion for chocolate since 1896". Nationally, the company supports motor and equestrian sports.
[edit] Products
Whittaker's products include:[1]
- Almond Gold
- The Peanut Slab range (Dark Peanut Slab, Peanut, Raisin & Peanut, Super Peanut)
- Family-sized blocks of quality chocolate, such as their unique 72% Cocoa Dark Ghana dark chocolate
- K-Bar
- Coconut
The products are exported from New Zealand to Australia and Singapore and are also available in some New Zealand shops in the United Kingdom.
[edit] References
2. http://www.whittakers.co.nz/products/
[edit] External links
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