Wizz Fizz
Wizz Fizz is an Australian brand of sherbet produced by Fyna Foods Australia Pty Ltd, first introduced in 1947.[1]
It is typically sold in 12.5g paper sachets, containing a fine powder and a small plastic shovel to aid consumption.
History
[edit]The brand originated as part of a confection called Happy Pops, a combination of lollipop and sherbet, including packaging which featured cowboy inspired by the television character Hopalong Cassidy. The sherbet component was later marketed separately as Wizz Fizz in 1947.[1]
Between 1966 and 1986, Wizz Fizz sachets showcased Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Uncle Scrooge.[1] In the late 1990s, new characters, including 'Screaming Mimi,' 'Weird Wally,' 'Gross Gus,' 'Nerdy Neil,' 'Mad Myron,' 'Kooky Kaz,' and 'Doctor Freak,' were introduced.[2] A 2011 relaunch featured a planetary theme with characters called 'Super Star Kids,' which was later succeeded by monster-themed designs.[1]
During the late 1990's, Fyna Foods Australia Pty Ltd produced over 16 million Wizz Fizz sachets annually at its Melbourne factory.[3]
Products
[edit]Products in the Wizz Fizz range include:
- Wizz Fizz Original Sherbet.
- Wizz Fizz Black and Orange Tongue.
- Sherbet Cones, introduced in the 1970s and consisting of a wafer cone with marshmallow, hundreds and thousands and sherbet.
- Wizz Fizz Fizzy Fruity Pops Lollipops.
- Wizz Fizz Fizzers available in strawberry, cola, lemon and orange flavors.
- Wizz Fizz Party Pack which contains a mix of Wizz Fizz Original Sherbet, Wizz Fizz Lollipops, Wizz Fizz Fizzers & Fads.
Products in the previous Wizz Fizz Range include:
- Ring Fizz, which contained a ring in the packet.
- Blue Tongue Sherbet.
- Sour Sherbet.
- Strawberry Sherbet.
- Cola Wizz Fizz.
- Hoppy Pops, lollipops with sherbet mixed inside them, featuring 'Hop-a-long Cassidy' on the packaging[2]
Limited Edition Wizz Fizz Products include:
- Wizz Fizz Easter Eggs available during Easter. consists of a milk chocolate egg with sherbet cream and popping candy center.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "History - Fyna". www.fyna.com.au. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ a b Fyna celebrates 60 years of sherbet FoodWeek Online, 19 July 2007 Archived 27 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Robertson, K. 'Sweet tang of success', Sunday Herald Sun, 6 September 1998.
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