Australian-made biscuits include iconic brands like Arnott's (Tim Tams, Iced VoVo, Scotch Fingers) and local favorites such as Aussie Biscuits (Choc Chip, Ginger Crunch), with artisanal options from brands like Random Harvest, all offering sweet, savoury, and classic varieties like the historic Anzac biscuit (oats, butter, golden syrup).
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Ranking classic Australian biscuits from worse to best
Manufacturing of Arnott's biscuits, however, remained in Australia, and as part of a long-term expansion plan, Arnott's closed its Melbourne factory in September 2002. At the same time, it expanded its facilities in Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.
The first recorded instance of the combination of the name "Anzac biscuit" and the recipe now associated with it was found in Adelaide dating to "either late 1919 or early 1920". Another early recipe for the Anzac biscuit dates back to 1921, published in an Australian newspaper called The Argus.
While many famous brands like Arnott's or Vegemite have Australian roots, they are often foreign-owned; genuinely 100% Australian-owned and made brands include Norco, SPC, Mayvers, Sanitarium, Bundaberg Rum, Fess Nasal Sprays, Hydralyte, and many smaller businesses found via the Australian Made Campaign like GME, Aqualyte, and Struc Steel. Look for the Australian Made and Owned logo for assurance that money stays local.
The Anzac biscuit, famous in Australia and New Zealand, is commonly made using rolled oats, flour, sugar, butter, golden syrup, baking soda, boiling water, and desiccated coconut. Anzac biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I.
Although we like to think of Wagon Wheels as a classic Australian treat, they were actually invented in England and didn't make it to Australia until the Weston Biscuit Company began manufacturing here in 1951. According to Wikipedia, the concept was developed by the British food technologist William Peschardt.
Tim Tams are still "Made in Australia" and packaging in the US bears the slogan "Australia's Favorite Cookie".
Popular discontinued Australian biscuits include Arnott's Lattice, Honey Jumbles, and Honey Snaps, along with nostalgic treats like Quatro and Incredibites, often mourned by Aussies for their unique flavours, textures, and childhood memories, with Lattice and Honey Snaps being particularly missed for their flaky crunch and spiced honey taste.
Parle-G has been recognized by Nielsen as the world's largest selling biscuit brand by volume, with billions of packets sold annually. Its dominance is especially strong in India, where it commands a significant share of the biscuit market.
The healthiest biscuits in Australia often feature high fibre, protein, and whole grains, with Skinnybik leading due to its dietitian design (5 HSR, low sugar/salt, high fibre) and options like Rumbles Paleo Cookies using wholefood ingredients, while Gullon Sugar-Free options provide low-sugar choices, but always check ingredients for less sugar and processed elements, looking for wholemeal, oats, and natural sweeteners like honey.
Australia's most popular biscuit is overwhelmingly the Tim Tam Original, an iconic chocolate-coated biscuit that consistently tops sales charts and household favorites, followed closely by savory Shapes crackers (like Barbecue and Chicken Crimpy) and other classics like Jatz and Mint Slice, according to Arnott's sales data.
In Australia, produced since the 1900s, Arnott's Biscuits manufactures four different regional varieties of ginger nut to suit the tastes of people in different states.
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But Coles Finest by Laurent isn't just a pretty loaf. It's made in Australia using locally milled flour and a natural starter culture, which is over 30 years old and based on a traditional recipe.
We've always been Aussie made but now we're owned by Bega Cheese Limited – making us Aussie owned too! Bega Cheese completed its acquisition of the Lion Dairy & Drinks business from the previous owners in January of 2021, marking the return of Dairy Farmers to Australian ownership.
Circle Limited (Golden Circle). The ultimate parent company of Heinz Australia is H. J. Heinz Company, an entity incorporated in the United States of America.
The classic Aussie Biscuits range
1932 Yo-Yo biscuits launched Yo-Yo biscuits, now made by Arnott's, are a uniquely South Australian product. They were first produced by W. Menz and Co.
As we know, biccies or biscuits in Australia are essentially what an American would call a 'cookie. ' We give the name 'biscuit' to both sweet and savoury varieties, and bites of many different shapes and textures (from Anzac biscuits to Tim Tams, to crackers).
Australians call what Americans call "cookies" or "crackers" biscuits, often shortened to "bikkies," while the American "biscuit" (a savory, fluffy bread) is called a scone in Australia, usually served with jam and cream. So, an "Anzac biscuit" is like a cookie, but a "cheese and bikkie" is a cracker, and an American biscuit is similar to an Aussie scone.
While the iconic Tim Tam is a strong contender and beloved classic, recent research suggests the savory, deep-fried Chiko Roll might edge it out as Australia's most popular snack, based on online searches, though both are incredibly popular alongside treats like Cheezels, Lamingtons, and Arnott's Shapes.