Arnott's Biscuit Holdings
Type	Proprietry Limited
Founded	1865, in Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Headquarters	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Industry	Biscuits
Products	Tim Tams Iced Vovos Tiny Teddies
Revenue	AUD $1.2 billion (2004)[1]
Employees	7,942 (2004)[2]
Slogan	"There is no substitute for quality."
Website	arnotts.com.au

Biscuit tin on display in museum at Young, New South Wales

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History

The company originated from a bakery and confectionery in Newcastle, New South Wales, opened in December 1865 by Scottish immigrant William Arnott.^[1] Newcastle CBD Newcastle is the sixth largest and the second oldest city in Australia and the second largest in the state of New South Wales. ... Motto: (Eng: No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots 2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by...

The company's logo is a colourful parrot, believed to have been drawn by William Arnott's daughter-in-law, Leslie Arnott. It was registered as a trademark in 1907.^[2]

Ownership and corporate history

Arnott's has been established for so long that it has become an essential part of Australian culture. In 2001, however, the Campbell Soup Company of North America acquired Arnott's. This caused a significant amount of controversy in Australia, based on the desire for such an Australian icon to remain in Australian hands, and a fear that Campbell's would somehow Americanise the products. The company closed its Melbourne factory in September 2002, but retained its facilties in Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.^[3] The modern culture of Australia draws from many sources, including indigenous Australians, the United Kingdom, and the immigration of a diverse range of people with the Australian gold rushes of the 1850s, and post-World War II refugees from Britain and Europe. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Campbell Soup Company NYSE: CPB (also known as Campbells) is undeniably the most well-known producer of canned soups and related products in the United States (and possibly the world). ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Melbournes Yarra River is a popular area for walking, jogging, cycling, rowing and for relaxing on the banks with a picnic Melbourne (pronounced either or [1]) is the second most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia with a metropolitan area population of over 4. ... Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1. ... Brisbane (pronounced ) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia, with a population of just under 2. ...

Arnott's owns Snack Foods Limited, which in turn owns Snack Brands Australia.^[4] Snack Foods Limited is an Australian snack food company and was officially formed on the 25 November 1999, and is owned by the Campbell Soup Companys Australian subsidiary, Arnotts Biscuits Holdings Pty Ltd. ... Snack Brands Australia (SBA) is one of the largest supplier of snack foods in Australia and acts as the main competitor to PepsiCos subsidiary The Smiths Snackfood Company. ...

Arnott's poison scare

In 1997, Arnott's Biscuits was subject to an extortion bid by a Queensland extortioner who threatened to poison packets of Arnott's Monte Carlo biscuits in South Australia and Victoria. The company conducted a massive recall and publicity campaign, publishing the extortionist's threats and demands in full-page newspaper ads.^[5] The recall cost the company AUD $22 million, but Arnott's was praised for it's open-ness and honesty in dealing with the crisis.^[6] Emblems: Hairy Nosed Wombat (faunal); Leafy Seadragon (marine); Piping Shrike (bird: unofficial); Sturts Desert Pea (floral); Opal (gemstone) Motto: United for the Common Wealth Slogan or Nickname: Festival State Other Australian states and territories Capital Adelaide Government Const. ... Emblems: Pink heath (floral)Weedy Seadragon (Aquatic) helmeted honeyeater (bird) Leadbeaters possum (faunal) Motto: Peace and Prosperity Slogan or Nickname: Garden State, The Place To Be, On The Move Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Const. ... Au. ...

Products

Arnott's are well-known in Australia and internationally for producing several quintessentially Australian biscuits. Some of their major products include:

• Tim Tams: A cuboid chocolate-coated biscuit, named after a racehorse.
• Iced Vovos: A wheat flour biscuit with a raspberry and cream topping.
• Shapes: A savoury cracker style biscuit with sprinkled flavourings. Sold in various varieties such as Barbecue and Pizza.
• Teddy Bear Biscuits: Biscuits shaped like a teddy bear. Also comes in a popular chocolate coated variety.
• Tiny Teddies: Thumb-sized teddy bear-shaped snacks. Practically identical to the American Nabisco brand Teddy Grahams.
• TeeVee Snacks: A bite-sized chocolate coated biscuit, promoted as being ideal for TV snacking.
• SAO: A plain cracker style biscuit. The name is rumoured to stand for "Salvation Army Officer".^[7]
• Monte Carlo biscuits: raspberry flavoured cream filled biscuits

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References

1. ^ Barker, Anthony: What Happened When: A Chronology of Australia from 1788 (2001), Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1865084263.
2. ^ Australian Government (IP Australia): Australia's favourite trade mark: the short list. Retrieved 11 October 2006.
3. ^ Moynihan, Stephen: Tearful workers feel the final crunch at Arnott's, The Age, August 3, 2002.
4. ^ Business Breakfast: Arnotts bids for Snack Foods, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, July 6, 2002.
5. ^ Radio National (PM): Herron's actions a contrast to Arnotts' open-ness, ABC Radio, March 17, 2000.
6. ^ The 7.30 Report: Mars, snickers threat aimed at unnamed organisation, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, July 4, 2005.
7. ^ Salvation Army: Did You Know?

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Further reading

• Boag, Charles: The Story of Arnott's Famous Biscuits: A History & A Celebration (1993), Lansdowne (Sydney). ISBN 1863022848.

External links

• Official website