FUNDAY has teamed up with Barbie on a limited-edition lolly drop launching this March, timed to coincide with Barbie Dream Days, Mattel’s global month-long celebration tied to International Women’s Day. The new release features mixed berry gummies shaped as a kiss, dreamed up in FUNDAY’s in-house lolly lab and inspired by the bold, colourful spirit of the Barbie brand. Made in Australia, the gummies are no sugar added, contain no sugar alcohols and are packed with prebiotic fibre, with their natural pink colour derived from red radish. They carry a 5 Health Star Rating, are gluten free and use natural colours and flavours throughout. The gummies come in 50g bags priced from $4.50. Dream Days Dream Days marks one of Barbie’s biggest annual moments, featuring limited-time retail collaborations, the launch of the first-ever Barbie Dream Team of female role model dolls and a fan experience called Barbie Dream Fest. Both brands share a DNA built around bold colour, fun and better-for-you messaging, making the collaboration a natural fit. FUNDAY founder Daniel Kitay says the collaboration felt like a natural creative moment. “This collaboration feels like a moment in time. It’s joyful, playful and unapologetically bold. It lets FUNDAY step into the world of Barbie and celebrate fun, while still staying true to what we stand for.” The range launches online and at Chemist Warehouse in March, before rolling out to Woolworths, Ritchies and independent grocers nationwide in April. To celebrate the launch, FUNDAY is running a competition with a Barbie-inspired prize lineup that includes a Barbie Malibu getaway for two, 50 Deluxe Fashionista Barbie dolls and a pink Suzuki Jimny. Source: Sunday Agency Find more food retail updates on Crumb Wire.

The Rocks is marking St Patrick’s Day with six days of events running from March 12 to March 17, spanning live music, street parties, outdoor cinema and Irish food across more than 20 events. The celebrations are anchored by Sydney’s Irish pub scene and the annual Sydney St Patrick’s Day Festival, with food and drink specials running across the weekend. The Rocks go green Sydney St Patrick’s Day Festival (March 14 to 15): The centrepiece of the week returns to First Fleet Park, with two days of free live Irish music, dancing and family entertainment. It’s the kind of thing you can dip in and out of all weekend. Free outdoor cinema (March 12): Things kick off on Thursday with a free screening of Sing Street, the much-loved coming-of-age musical comedy, with Guinness available on the night if you want to lean into it. The Mercantile street party (March 15): The annual George Street street party is back, with live Irish bands, traditional dancers, food stalls and Guinness on tap. It gets busy, and rightly so. St Patrick’s Day breakfast (March 17): A traditional Irish breakfast served with Irish coffee or Guinness, with live music and dancing to go with it. Sydneysiders can enter to win two tickets. The Mercantile will be free entry from 10 am once the breakfast wraps up, keeping the celebrations going through the day. The Spice Bag Trail: The Rocks’ take on the iconic Irish spice bag is available across multiple venues, including 4 Doors Down by The Mercantile, The Orient, The Glenmore and The Australian Heritage Hotel. Worth working your way through. Green-themed food and drink: The Rocks’ venues are leaning into the occasion with some creative specials. Pony Dining’s charred pavlova with banana, Guinness ice-cream and basil-lime syrup is worth a detour, as is La Renaissance Patisserie’s green iced pistachio drink. Irish-owned The Tea Cosy is doing emerald-green scones and tea, and ASLAN Coffee Roasters has a matcha and white chocolate brownie with Irish cream mascarpone that’s hard to walk past. Bar hopping: Frank Mac’s, The Doss House, Munich Brauhaus, The Orient Hotel, The Glenmore and Fortune of War, Sydney’s oldest pub, are all getting into the spirit across the week. Pick a starting point and see where the night takes you. St Patrick’s Day celebrations at The Rocks run from March 12 to March 17 2026. Source: Keep Left Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

Little Sista has opened in Leura on Megalong Street, less than 90 minutes from Sydney CBD. The focaccia-first café comes from the family behind the much-loved Cafe Leura. The café puts handmade focaccia at the centre of everything, paired with great coffee, house-squeezed juice and a vinyl soundtrack that runs from open to close. Each focaccia is made fresh daily in a sandwich style, with gluten free options available. Bread first, questions later The menu has some standouts worth knowing about. Everything She Wants stacks prosciutto, mortadella, sopressa, ham, mozzarella, pesto, sundried tomatoes and rocket into something genuinely indulgent, while The Grecko goes the Mediterranean route with slow-cooked lamb, tzatziki, semi-dried tomato, onion, feta, peppers and oregano. The Big Veg holds its own with grilled eggplant, mozzarella, roasted peppers and pickled onions, smoky, tangy and deeply satisfying. Italian-imported toasters crisp each focaccia in just 90 seconds, keeping the bread’s texture intact while the fillings stay fresh. Beyond focaccias, the canned offerings are a fun touch. Iced lattes, matchas and fresh OJs sit alongside tiramisu and stone fruit cheesecake served in cans, portable and well-suited to a day out in the Blue Mountains. Flip the record The space is intimate by design, seating 16 inside and 8 outside, with communal tables alongside more private corners. The interiors lean retro without overdoing it, with forest greens, blush ceilings and peach and teal tiled counters. Custom emerald cabinetry lines the walls, housing a curated vinyl collection, while a Rega Planar 6 record player spins throughout the day through Wharfedale Linton speakers and a Marantz Model 40n amplifier. Co-owner Andrew Tsaroumis has been part of Leura’s hospitality scene for more than 20 years. Little Sista marks a new chapter for the family, with the next generation bringing fresh energy to the space. Tsaroumis says, “Our kids have grown up in this world and have been hands-on in shaping Little Sista – it feels vibrant and full of life. “Everything centres around the focaccia, made fresh and served the way we love to eat it – simple, generous and made to be shared. You can grab one on the go or stay for the music and great company. It’s fresh, it’s fun and it still feels like home.” Little Sista is open Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm, at 4/130-138 Megalong Street, Leura NSW. Source: Candid Communications Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.

Woolworths has unveiled its Easter 2026 bakery lineup, with two new additions joining a handful of returning favourites on shelves from March 11. New for 2026 Leading the new arrivals is Betty the Bunny Cake ($30), a vanilla and chocolate sponge finished with strawberry buttercream. The cake comes with ready-to-assemble ears, nose and paws, making it as much a kitchen activity as it is a dessert. Alongside Betty is the Carrot Cake Trifle ($22), a format that has been having a moment well beyond Christmas. Layers of carrot cake, cream cheese mousse and dulce de leche are topped with choc honeycomb and walnuts, making it one of the more interesting Easter dessert options to land in a supermarket this year. Returning to shelves Returning to shelves are the Easter Mini Dessert Selection ($25), a 20-piece selection of bite-sized treats including hot cross bun-flavoured cheesecakes and fudgy brownies, and the DIY Easter Cookie Kit ($11), a 12-pack with icing and piping bags that should keep kids occupied for at least part of the long weekend. Woolworths Bakery Merchandise Manager Donald Keith says the range is designed to create a moment as much as a meal. “We’ve leant into the iconic flavours of the season to deliver fun new treats that are about more than just taste – they’re about creating a moment. From the spiced sweetness of our Carrot Cake Trifle to the Betty the Bunny Cake, these are truly shareable treats. “What we love about Betty is that she’s a bit of a DIY project; with the ears, nose, and paws ready to assemble at home, it’s a way for kids to get involved in the kitchen and put a showstopper on the table they can be proud of.” Everyday Rewards members can earn 10x points on all Easter confectionery for one week via app boost, and 3x points on every shop at Woolworths and Metro from March 11 to March 24. Source: Society Marketing Communications Find more food retail updates on Crumb Wire.