Our story

The Double ‘D’ Difference

Quality

4 Years in Research & Development

Healthy

The first 5 Health Star Gummies

Australian

made & owned

Pioneer

Healthier Sweets

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Double ‘D’ Family Heritage

For over 100 years our family has been pioneering and manufacturing confectionery in Australia.

Double ‘D’ is founded

Double ‘‘D’’ is founded using Eucalyptus Oils of premium quality that were ‘‘Double Distilled’’ (hence the name!).

Harry Hughes starts making confectionery in his inner-Sydney kitchen.

Over the next 100 years, the family opens and moves factories throughout Sydney.

World War II

Barley Sugar sweets used in World War 2 ration packs.

New era of candy

Modern ‘‘depositing’’ line installed. Honey Eucalyptus Drops now made with less sugar, more glucose (50%). New smooth mouthfeel, transparent appearance and superior flavour release.

Paving the way for healthy sweets

Introduction of Australia’s first ‘deposited’ high boiled Sugar Free confectionery. Made using Isomalt – naturally derived from Sugar beet. No artificial colours & flavours.

A new century

Sugar Free range reformulated with Stevia. Plant continues to expand in Sydney, with upgrades to wrapping and packaging equipment.

Five star health rating

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Australia’s first 5 Health Star Gummy range start rolling off the production line in Sydney.

For over 100 years, our family has been paving the way in the Australian confectionery industry – four generations on and we’re still manufacturing in Australia to this day. We pride ourselves on pioneering healthier sweets, delivering quality treats, and inventing new taste sensations.

Alongside the benefits of making the switch to naturally healthier treats, our sweets are also essential for quality of life for people with diabetes, Coeliac Disease, and those looking for vegan alternatives to mainstream lollies.

At the end of the day, we’re passionate about making sweets that help you live a healthy lifestyle without compromising on deliciousness.

Check back in regularly – we are always coming up with new, tasty flavour and texture combinations, with each new treat sure to out-favourite our last!

Award of Excellence

Recognised by our peers, our family is proud to be twice the recipient of The ‘‘Alfred Stauder Award for Excellence’’. An award presented annually by the Confectionery manufacturers of Australia in recognition of an individuals significant contribution to the development, growth and prestige of the Australian confectionery industry.