At Universal AU, we’re not just about novelty candy imports. We are creating a delightful confectionery experience for every Australian, young and old.
From our humble beginnings in 1983, we have passed many significant milestones to become the single largest novelty candy importer in Australia, with a retail sales value of over $200 million today. Our dedication to quality and passion for confectionery has enabled us to be super competitive while bringing smiles to generations of Australians.
As the #1 novelty candy importer in Australia, we understand the challenges of launching and distributing confectionery products in both local and international markets.
We offer a comprehensive service to local and international confectionery brands, ensuring the most cost-effective launch possible, along with guaranteed rapid distribution into Australian and Asian retail markets, thanks to our unbeatable supply chain management.
A sweet experience for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers
With our unrivalled experience and distribution channels, we can tailor a product offer that meets the needs of confectionery manufacturers, consumers, and retail businesses — from large national chains to small local independents.
Our team is dedicated to crafting a unique and unforgettable confectionery experience for each retailer, helping to differentiate every store from the rest.
Our supply chain management is second to none. Every year we import over 1,500 containers of confectionery from across the globe, managing it through our 15,000m2 warehouses.
We supply over 140 wholesalers who distribute our products to over 40,000 individual retail outlets.
We guarantee that nothing leaves our warehouse unless we know its entire journey to its destination will be in a 'climate-controlled' environment. This ensures that every piece of candy that reaches retailer shelves is of the highest quality, freshness, and taste, creating a lasting impression on your customers.
Initial Supplier Base:
Sweet Ring develops a successful Christmas gifting chocolate range for department stores and supermarkets
Sweet Ring launches a comprehensive Easter hollow chocolate range into Woolworths Supermarkets nationally
Jürgen sells the growing Sweet Ring business to Skansen Gift Ware Continues to trade in the seasonal arena under the name “Sweet Season”
Sweet Season sells over 1 million nets of Chocolate Gold Coins during the Christmas season
Sweet Season continues to grow and develops a strong seasonal business with department stores, discount stores and supermarkets
Jürgen buys the Sweet Ring Business back from Skansen, re-branding the business “Universal Candy”
Due to recent acquisitions and the development of new business arms, the business restructures to become Universal AU, while continuing to trade as Universal Candy.
Universal AU now offers a comprehensive service to many international confectionery brand owners.
Services include the most cost-effective path to launch and guarantee rapid distribution into the Australian domestic market.
The team has a wealth of knowledge, of local and international markets, and can draw from decades of experience, to design a product offer to best suit the retailer, consumer and manufacturer alike.
Supply chain management is second to none with an experienced team managing the shipment of merchandise from all corners of the world into a 10,000 square metre warehouse. Regardless of the merchandise, no inventory leaves this warehouse unless it’s guaranteed to make its entire journey in a ‘climate controlled’ environment.