Ferrero Rocher is bringing its Easter 2026 collection to Broadway Shopping Centre next Thursday for a one-day sampling event. On March 26 from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm, shoppers can try Ferrero Rocher Hazelnut and Cocoa Easter eggs alongside classic Ferrero and Raffaello balls. There is also a Guess the Eggs in the Jar competition running on the day, with the prize a gift pack including two of the season’s new releases. Easter 2026 New for 2026, the Ferrero Rocher Gold Bunny ($9) is a novelty Easter character made with smooth milk chocolate and crunchy hazelnut pieces, while the Ferrero Rocher Egg Tin ($24) packs 16 Ferrero Rocher chocolates into a reusable gold aluminium tin that doubles as a table centrepiece. Both star within a broader Easter range that includes returning favourites across gifting and entertaining. The Ferrero Collection Boxed Egg pairs a smooth milk chocolate egg with six Ferrero Rocher, Ferrero Rondnoir and Raffaello pralines, while the Grand Ferrero Rocher and Ferrero Rocher Easter Egg round out the lineup for those after something more classic. The full range is available at leading supermarkets nationwide. Source: ID Collective Find more food retail updates on Crumb Wire.

Summer Land Camels, Australia’s largest camel dairy farm, has raised $700,000 through a crowd-sourced funding campaign to fund its next phase of growth. The Queensland-based business closed its crowd-sourced funding campaign with backing from retail investors and long-standing customers, most of them based in Queensland and New South Wales. For many, it was a chance to formalise a relationship with a brand they had already been buying from for years. Founding Director Paul Martin says: “We’ve been incredibly encouraged by the response. Many of our investors are people who have supported the brand for years and are excited to now be shareholders as we enter our next phase of growth.” The company has identified significant demand for camel milk products in the American market and will use the capital to scale operations accordingly. “Our priority now is executing the scale-up strategy to deliver on the US export opportunity,” says Martin. It is not a bad time to be making big moves. Summer Land Camels recently scored 99.6 out of 100 from international dairy judges in Madison, Wisconsin, taking Bronze for its Marinated Camel Cheese, Persian Feta Style. “For a camel dairy farm in Queensland’s Scenic Rim to be recognised alongside some of the world’s most established cheesemakers is a proud moment for our team and for Australian regional food producers,” says Martin. The business also runs a working agritourism destination on its Scenic Rim property alongside its camel milk dairy and health and wellness product range. Source: Conway Communications Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.

Chicken chain Oporto has launched a limited-edition Portuguese Crispy Burger, now available at participating restaurants across Australia. The burger is built around crispy chicken seasoned with authentic Portuguese spices, finished with Oporto’s signature garlic and BBQ sauces. It was trialled in select stores last year before being rolled out nationally this week. To mark the launch, Oporto commissioned research into how Australians feel about the sound of loud crunching. The results were telling: 70% said they find it irritating, 24% said they absolutely hate it and just 11% said they find it satisfying. Oporto Head of Marketing Ben Simmons says the burger is unapologetically loud. “The sound of biting into our new Portuguese Crispy Burger is like nothing else. If you’re someone who doesn’t love the sound of someone crunching, consider this an official Public Service Announcement. This burger is seriously crispy and full of Portuguese flavour. We’re talking next-level crispiness. It’s loud, proud and unapologetically Oporto.” Simmons says the response from last year’s trial made the national rollout a clear call. “We trialled the burger in a handful of stores last year, and the response was overwhelming. Customers couldn’t get enough and we knew we had something special. It’s bold, it’s seriously crispy, and back by popular demand.” Early reactions from food reviewers and fans have been strong, with the burger already picking up plenty of attention since its launch, with creators like @jashyvsfood and @natsfoodgallery raving about the crunch.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jashan Sandha (@jashyvsfood) View this post on Instagram A post shared by nat | sydney food & lifestyle creator (@natsfoodgallery) The Portuguese Crispy Burger is available for a limited time at participating Oporto restaurants nationwide. Source: Connecting Plots Group   Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.  

Quick Bite ALDI is bringing back its Hot Cross Bun Vodka Liqueur for Easter, the latest addition to the supermarket’s growing Easter range. The Australian small-batch vodka liqueur is infused with warm cinnamon and caramelised brown sugar, designed to be enjoyed neat, over ice or in cocktails. For those wanting to put it to work, ALDI has also shared a Hot Cross Bun Apple Pie Cocktail recipe to go with it. Hot Cross Bun Apple Pie Cocktail 40 ml Hot Cross Bun Vodka 60 ml cloudy apple juice 10 ml lemon juice Splash of soda water Method: Shake the vodka, apple juice and lemon juice with ice, top with soda water and garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon. The vodka liqueur sits alongside ALDI’s broader 2026 Easter offering, which includes a lineup of hot cross buns, speckled eggs and chocolate bunnies priced from $1.99. The Hot Cross Bun Vodka Liqueur is available in 500ml bottles from March 25 at selected ALDI stores across NSW, VIC, ACT and WA. It is not currently available in Queensland or South Australia. Source: Ogilvy PR Find more food retail updates on Crumb Wire.