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Violet Crumble back in Australian hands
The iconic Violet Crumble chocolate bar is back in Australian hands after a fourth-generation family owned Adelaide business inked a deal with Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé to acquire the brand.
The iconic Violet Crumble chocolate bar is back in Australian hands after a fourth-generation family owned Adelaide business inked a deal with Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé to acquire the brand.
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