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One of Australias oldest chocolate brands has entered voluntary administration for a second time, with the rising cost of raw materials and shipping squeezing its margins.
Ernest Hillier Chocolates was founded by English migrant Ernest Hillier in Sydney in 1914 and is thought to be Australias first chocolate manufacturer.
Its Hilliers and Newmans branded chocolates can be found in major supermarket chains in Australia and New Zealand, including Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi. The manufacturer also produces white-label chocolates for large multinationals from its facility in Coburg in Melbournes inner north.
In 2015, the company was placed in voluntary administration, after having been sold a year earlier by its owners, …
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