What family-owned confectioner established in Porirua in 1896 is celebrated as New Zealand's favorite chocolate maker?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. J.H. Whittaker & Sons (Whittaker's)
- Step 1: Founded by James Henry Whittaker in Christchurch in 1896 and relocating to Wellington in 1913. Step 2. Unlike many multinational brands, Whittaker's controls the entire manufacturing process from roasting raw imported cocoa beans to wrapping. Answer: J.H. Whittaker & Sons (Whittaker's). Why not the others: It is consistently voted New Zealand's most trusted brand in annual consumer surveys.
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