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158 2026 TRUSTED BRANDS SPEC I AL SUPPLEMENT WHITTAKER’S IS THRILLED TO BE NEW ZEALAND’S MOST TRUSTED BRAND for the 15th year in a row, thanks to the unwavering support of Chocolate Lovers. Whittaker’s co-Chief Operating Officer, Holly Whittaker, says this award means so much to us because it is voted by the public. “To be named Most Trusted Brand once again is a huge honour and something we celebrate as an endorsement of our relentless focus on quality and our values. “We’re committed to making Good Honest Chocolate, which encompasses everything from supporting our community and local suppliers, to working towards more sustainable packaging, to sourcing ethically produced ingredients,” says Holly. As part of this, Whittaker’s uses only Rainforest Alliance certified and fully traceable African cocoa beans for all of its delicious range of chocolate. Whittaker’s further supports its Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa cooperatives in Africa through various initiatives, such as drinking water bores and school facilities for their local communities. Family-owned Whittaker’s says it is proud to make all its world class chocolate right here in New Zealand for our passionate Chocolate Lovers here and overseas.  Visit www.whittakers.co.nz 2026 C o n f e c t i o n e r y Always good quality, ethically sourced. FEMALE, 50–59, WAIKATO Outstanding taste and range of chocolate. MALE, 60+, OTAGO Best chocolate in the world. FEMALE, 60+, AUCKLAND Whittaker’s WINNER MOST TRUSTED OF ALL BRANDS SURVEYED/ NEW ZEALAND ICONIC BRAND/CONFECTIONERY New Zealanders trust Whittaker’s. Visit www.trustedbrands.co.nz 2026 N e w Z e a l a n d I c o n i c B r a n d s w Z e a B n d s 2026 M o s t T r u s t e d o f a l l B r a n d s S u r v e y e d o T r u e o f a n s S r e y d We’ve been namedNew Zealand’sMost Trusted Brand for the 15th year in a row. It’s something we’re incredibly grateful for and we don’t take it for granted. Trust isn’t built by a logo or a label on a block. It’s built slowly over time. It comes from the people behind the scenes, sourcing, crafting and packing each block with care. And it comes from you, the people who choose us, share us and keep coming back. So, thank you. We’re grateful to be a part of your every day. We’re proud of the trust you’ve placed in us, and we’ll work hard to keep it. Andrew and Brian