Menz FruChocs is a confectionery produced by

Menz Confectionery Menz Confectionery is a manufacturer of confectionery in Adelaide, South Australia. It has its origins in two companies, W. Menz & Co., a biscuit and confectionery business, and Robern, called Robern Menz from 1992 to January 2022. History of ...

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. FruChocs consist of a cube of dried apricot and peach paste, coated in milk chocolate. Since 2019, strawberry and cherry filled FruChocs have also become available. FruChocs have been produced in South Australia since 1948. They were originally introduced to make use of excess fruit from the

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Barossa Valley The Barossa Valley (Barossa German: ''Barossa Tal'') is a valley in South Australia located northeast of Adelaide city centre. The valley is formed by the North Para River. It is notable as a major wine-producing region and tourist destinat ...

. FruChocs were declared to be a South Australian icon in 2005.

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{{SouthAustralia-stub Australian confectionery Products introduced in 1948 South Australian cuisine