The Freddo of those days was shaped like a frog. It continued to be so at least until when the company was acquired by Cadbury, and possibly for some time thereafter. Perhaps it was then that the shape of the chocolate frog was changed to resemble the advertising character that had represented the brand for many years.
Or maybe the change was driven by the demands of an international market. Freddo was launched by Cadbury in the UK in but the Poms were less than impressed. The product was withdrawn in , but re-launched, presumably in brand new livery, in What would you like to receive from us? I agree to receive editorial enewsletters and special offers and promotions relating to Australian Geographic merchandise and subscriptions I'd like to receive special offers from Australian Geographic partner organisations.
Search for:. Search Articles. Search Store. Image credit: National Library of Australia. Related Video. Read Next. Where in the world is Walcha? When it comes to preparing for disaster there are 4 distinct types of people. Or maybe the change was driven by the demands of an international market. Freddo was launched by Cadbury in the UK in but the Poms were less than impressed.
The product was withdrawn in , but re-launched, presumably in brand new livery, in It was all downhill from there. Freddo now walks upright, wears human clothing, and is a cartoon character rather than a frog. Home News Freddo Frog introduced. Ray Cooney Posted on PM, Leave a Comment. Send Comment. Related News. By Ray Cooney PM, Australian Women Pioneers. Sharpies, Melbourne
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