South Africa is listed as one of the African countries with the largest and most well-established confectionery markets on the continent, with the chocolate sector being the largest. Cadbury and Nestle hold the record as two of the oldest chocolate brands in South Africa. The duo established their factories in the country as far back as the early 1900s in the Eastern Cape.<\/p>\n
Indeed, the making of chocolates, sweets, and snacks in South Africa has gradually changed over the years. Though accurate information on their evolution process is quite difficult to come by, we can’t agree more that the process of producing chocolates in the country has seen a commendable change whilst maintaining their homemade delectable standard.<\/p>\n While we may not have first-hand information on the evolution of chocolate production in South Africa, it is worthy to mention that the country\u2019s chocolate confectionery market recorded about R7.84 billion in sales in the year 2020 – apparently an increase of 6.30% over the year 2019. This fact alone shows that the sector is indeed a multi-billion rand industry with a great impact on the progression of the economy.<\/p>\n As mentioned earlier, Nestle and Cadbury are some of the well-known brands in the chocolate business. However, it is important to note that over the years, the country has also seen the emergence of ‘younger’ South African confectionery brands such as Perfetti Van Melle and Ferrero. Most of these newer multinational brands manufacture their chocolates domestically and have a western origin.<\/p>\n The increased sales of confectionery in South Africa witnessed in recent times is believed to have been triggered by the soccer World Cup which took place in the country in 2010. Despite the presence of the newer chocolate brands in the competitive market, the old South African chocolates are still being produced and widely distributed in the country. And despite the evolution in their making, what remains constant is their ever-savory taste and quality.<\/p>\n There are a variety of old South African chocolates, sweets, and snacks you can choose from. Whether you want to comfortably feed on them on your couch, organize a party, or even entertain some guests, it won’t be a bad idea to have one or more of them at a time. It is a known fact that South African chocolates, sweets, and snacks are very rich in nutrients that nourish the body and also ensure wellness.<\/p>\n Below is a detailed list of the 25 old chocolates proudly made in South Africa and more information on what these foods are made of.<\/p>\n Cadbury chomp chocolate bar is one of the first chocolate brands manufactured in the early 1970s by Cadbury South Africa but it was however introduced in the year 1989. It\u2019s currently being produced in two other countries.<\/p>\n The chocolate is available in different versions based on its location. So, if you\u2019re in Australia, be sure to enjoy a layer of wafer and caramel, finely coated in compound chocolate. The new UK version has a \u2018C\u2019 shape resembling a mouth with teeth.<\/p>\n Fizzer is the original taste of South Africa fruity, chewy, fizzy candy. Its original pink flavor, coupled with the green one is still being appreciated even at parties today. Fizzers began production about 20 to 30 years ago.<\/p>\n You can enjoy Fizzers in primarily five different flavors; cream soda, apple, strawberry, raspberry, and blue buzz. Other three varieties are orange, cola and grape. Adults and children can have a chewing treat of 278g. Fizzers are delectable and most people’s favorite.<\/p>\n Vanilla flavored iced zoo biscuit is one of the products of Bakers in South Africa. Its sweet, crispy taste makes it a delight for kids, but you can as well join the kids in enjoying the delicious taste if you are an adult. The biscuit is generously baked with the finest ingredients and it is well packaged with a brightly colored wrap.<\/p>\n Wilson’s Toffees has always been one of the biggest South Africa toffee brands in the heart of South Africans. Formerly known as Wilson Champion toffees, it\u2019s now been sold by Mister Sweet. Its flavors are distinct with unique rich dark caramel tastes you can\u2019t simply resist.<\/p>\n Wilson’s Toffees is made with carefully selected ingredients, ranging from corn flour, glucose syrup, non-hydrogenated palm oil, treacle, salts, emulsifiers, sugar, flavorings, etc. The product also offers nutritional benefits of proteins, energy, salt, fats, carbohydrates, etc. Wilson Toffees is currently available in banana, cola, cherry, and buttermilk flavors.<\/p>\n Cadbury Crunchie is a product of Cadbury. It was originally launched in the UK by J.S Fry and Sons in the year 1929. Its production spreads across seven other countries, including South Africa, and imported into other countries such as Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Lebanon, etc. The brand is well known in many African countries.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re seeking to enjoy a milky honeycomb smothered crunchy chocolate, then Cadbury crunchie may just be perfect for you. Its combined taste and sound give your taste bud the desired joy it deserves.<\/p>\n Arthur Ginsburg, while working for a Chapelat Sweet, decided to create his own brand, Chappies in the late 1940s. The Chappies then became synonymous with bubblegum<\/a> and spread to other countries like Zambia, Congo, and Rhodesia in the late 1970s.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s why you can\u2019t have enough chappies chewing gum. It comes in five major flavors: strawberry, lemon, orange, cherry, and pineapple. Interestingly, Chappies has added more flavors to its catalog over the years, including assorted fruit, watermelon, spearmint, grape, and cool cherry.<\/p>\n Chappies is one of South Africa’s iconic sweets with its distinctive yellow cover with blue and red stripes, having a chipmunk head. Aside from being chewing gum, chappies have also been used as a currency. Back in the days, it was used as a sugar surge for children who couldn\u2019t afford breakfast and it has always been used to hold down iron sheets of township shacks.<\/p>\n Sugus Candy is a brand made and produced by Wrigley Company. It was first created by Suchard, a Swiss chocolate company in 1931. However, in 1990, Kraft Foods acquired Jacobs Suchard. After so many years, precisely in 2004, Wrigley decided to expand his business by acquiring the candy business on Kraft Food, including Sugus Candy.<\/p>\n The candies are square in shape and are 20 mm in length and width. Excitingly, it comes in different flavors such as orange, lemon, pineapple, raspberry, cherry, indicated by the color of the package (yellow, red, blue, bright red, and the rest).<\/p>\n Sugus candy enjoys popularity in Asia and the product is also sold in other countries like South Africa, Belgium, Japan, Mexico, China, Indonesia, Hong Kong, etc. So, if you find yourself in any of these countries, be sure to buy sweet Sugus for yourself if you are a fan.<\/p>\n The Sweet taste of home chocolate is one of the oldest brands of chocolate established by John Cadbury in 1920 when he opened his chocolate brand in Tasmania, Australia. Shortly after in 1938, he began manufacturing chocolate in Port Elizabeth and other parts of South Africa.<\/p>\n The Sweet taste of home was one of the favorites of most South African populations at the time. Cadbury, however, decided to withdraw it from the marketplace in the 1990s for reasons best known to them.<\/p>\n Cadbury Lunch bar is another close favorite of South African chocolate lovers. In Australia, it\u2019s called the Picnic bar. Here is why it\u2019s loved by all; it is a perennial favorite with Saffers everywhere, it also has a crunchy and milky chocolate taste, making it the favorite of most kids.<\/p>\n Cadbury Lunch Bar is available in different sizes, depending on your serving preference. The Lunch Bar treat size is 144g, however, it is also available in 23g, 46g, and 62g. Its best ingredients are Wheat flour (gluten), Full cream milk powder, cocoa butter, shea nut, sal seed, barley malt, whey permeate, sunflower seed (an antioxidant), insert sugar, emulsifier, and several other useful ingredients. The content of the chocolate bar is inexhaustible, which explains why it is really yummy and everyone loves it.<\/p>\n Bakers Provita is a smart choice for you if you\u2019re looking for a snack that has high fiber content, low IG, and less than 100 calories per serving. Bakers Provita Crispbread gives consumers a healthy-focused snack through their carefully sourced best ingredients.<\/p>\n The desire to create the most nutritious and nourishing biscuit has also propelled its producers to source the finest ingredients, which are also suitable for vegetarians.<\/p>\n Hertzoggie, a light, puffy tartlet served on a cup-shaped pastry base with a yummy apricot jam meringue filling and coconut topping, is often taken with a cup of English tea. This cookie is deeply rooted in South African history and is still popular to date.<\/p>\n Also known as a Hertzogkoekie in Afrikaans or a Hertzog Cookie in English, Records have it that this delectable food was Hertzoggies General Hertzog’s favorite teatime dessert. Hertzog was a Boer War hero, as well as South Africa\u2019s Prime Minister from 1924 to 1939; hence the name \u201c Hertzoggie.\u201d<\/p>\n This jam and coconut tart is baked with nutritious ingredients such as Flour, salt, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, apricot jam, baking soda, and desiccated coconut. Herzoggies has multiple variations and is prepared from a pastry base with an open top that is filled with apricot jam.<\/p>\n A Cadbury chocolate brand once produced by Cadbury South Africa, Cadbury Tempo is a shortcake biscuit coated with smooth, creamy caramel, then smothered in Cadbury dairy milk chocolate.<\/p>\n As of 1986 when Tempo was still being marketed by Lois Wagner, the brand was one of the people’s favorite chocolate biscuits following its introduction into the market that decade. However, Tempo was overthrown in 2017 by a snack called 5 Star, leading to its exit from the competitive market.<\/p>\n The discontinuation<\/a> of the production of Chocolate Log by Nestle was greatly felt by most South Africans in and outside the country. Most people were not happy with the development as the product was loved by almost all and sundry.<\/p>\n The announcement of the ‘sad’ development on social media didn\u2019t go down well with many lovers of chocolate. Though the company stated that they fully understood that Chocolate Log’s discontinuity would discourage some of its loyal customers, they revealed that the purpose of the action was to satisfy their customers with healthier and tastier products.<\/p>\n Chocolate Log was made with a marshmallow center sitting on a crispy wafer and immersed in chocolate. Before its production was discontinued, the product was well-known and even graced the corner of stores, school stuck shops, and sweet aisles for over the past 50 years.<\/p>\n Interestingly, Nestle South Africa has announced that it has new chocolate varieties for its loyal customers coming out soon.<\/p>\n Milo bar is malted flavored chocolate produced by Nestle. You can still settle down to a lovely delicious beverage even if you decide to mix it with milk and hot water. The Milo bar has four major ingredients: milk powder, malted barley, sugar, and cocoa, making it healthy and nutritious.<\/p>\n Milo bar was originally developed in Australia in 1934 and was introduced into the market on August 29 the same year. It is popular in many continents around the world, including Asia and Africa.<\/p>\n Romany Creams is a classic South African snack formerly made in the UK in the late \u201960s and \u201970s. Its producer, John Pyott moved to South Africa in the late 1800s and decided to start his own company. The Scottish <\/a>producer would name the company Pyott\u2019s Biscuit and also began the production of Romany Creams.<\/p>\n A serving of Romany creams with hot coffee or cocoa takes you out of this world. The snack is a delicious crunchy coconut chocolate cream that is easy to make. All you need to make the delight include, oats, sugar, baking soda, plain flour, cocoa powder, eggs, desiccated coconut, golden syrup, boiling water, and chocolate for filling.<\/p>\n Willards Flings are the South African loved puffed maize snacks sharing similarity with the American cheese puffs. Willards is a brand name that operates under National Brands Limited in South Africa, a company that produces chips and snacks.<\/p>\n Willards has a blend of natural spices different from the cheese powder with an amazing, light, melty texture. Eating flings will definitely remind you of your childhood snacking days.<\/p>\n If you are a lover of potato chips, then you will have to form an alliance with PepsiCo to constantly supply you with Simba chips. It is a popular potato crispy snack introduced in 1957 by the Greyvensteyn family. Simba is synonymous with a lion.<\/p>\n Simba, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, also has a wide variety of products, snacks, and beverages in the South Africa market. 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Some Old South African Chocolates, Sweets, And Snacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Cadbury Chomp Chocolate Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2. Fizzer<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3. Vanilla Flavored Iced Zoo Biscuit<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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4. Wilson’s Toffees<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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5. Cadbury Crunchie<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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6. Chappies<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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7. Sugus Candy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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8. The Sweet Taste of Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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9. Cadbury Lunch Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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10. Provita<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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11. Hertzoggies<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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12. Cadbury Tempo<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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13. Chocolate Log<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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14. Milo Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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15. Romany Creams<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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16. Willards Flings Chips<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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17. Simba Chips<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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18. Melktert<\/strong><\/h3>\n