The story
Founded by Abel Hoadley in 1913.1
Private company
Hoadley's Chocolates
Australian confectionery company
Hoadley's Chocolates was an Australian confectionery company founded in 1913 famous for the Polly Waffle and Violet Crumble chocolate bars. The company was bought by Rowntree Mackintosh Confectionery in 1972, which was acquired by Nestlé in 1988.2 It was founded by Abel Hoadley.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1913Founded1
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Hoadley's Chocolates was an Australian confectionery company founded in 1913 famous for the Polly Waffle and Violet Crumble chocolate bars. The company was bought by Rowntree Mackintosh Confectionery in 1972, which was acquired by Nestlé in 1988.2
Leadership
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- FounderAbel Hoadley1
Products and brands
- chocolate bar
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1913Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaHoadley's Chocolates
- WikidataQ98861918
Sources
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- 1WikidataHoadley's Chocolates on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaHoadley's Chocolates on Wikipedia