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 ...
in
South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...
. 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
Riverland
The Riverland is a region of South Australia. It covers an area of along the River Murray from where it flows into South Australia from New South Wales and Victoria downstream to Blanchetown. The major town centres are Renmark, Berri, Loxto ...
and
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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Australian confectionery
Products introduced in 1948
South Australian cuisine