Ernest Hillier, one of Australia's oldest chocolate companies, collapses – 9News

Ernest Hillier, the iconic Australian chocolate brand that claims to be the country’s “longest continuously operating confectioner”, has collapsed. The Victorian-based company went into voluntary administration, attributing the decision to the rising cost of both raw materials and shipping. Twenty staff have been stood down as a result. Australian chocolate brand Ernest Hillier has gone…

Australia's oldest chocolate brand Ernest Hillier collapses – SmartCompany

Source: Facebook 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…

Ernest Hillier appoints voluntary administrator – Food & Drink Business

One of Australias oldest chocolate brands, Ernest Hillier Chocolates, has gone into voluntary administration. Its parent, Chocolate & Confectionery Company, said rising raw materials and shipping costs had significantly impacted margins. Alan Walker and Glenn Livingstone from WLP Restructuring Partners have been appointed as the administrators and are seeking urgent expressions of interest from parties…