“Heshey’s is number three? Hershey’s can get in the bin,” one outraged Kiwi told The Hits radio station.
Tasting Table attempted to explain their low rating by pointing the finger at the price of Whittaker’s for chocolate lovers outside of NZ and Australia.
“Like most things, though, high-quality chocolate does not come cheap. Whittaker’s is known for being a high-end candy brand, one that’s often imported — another reason why it costs more to purchase,” they noted, adding that “the taste is worth the price if you can swing it”.
“The only reason Whittaker’s landed lower on our list is due to the price to ship for consumers outside of Australia or New Zealand,” they said.
Despite their explanation, the low ranking did not go down well with Kiwis, with many saying it should have been much higher.
“This insult can not stand! Time to declare war on the USA!” another enthusiastic fan wrote online
“All you need to know about North Americans,” one quipped.
Tasting Table’s full rankings:
1. Lake Champlain Chocolates
2. Raaka Chocolate
3. Hu Kitchen
4. La Maison du Chocolat
5. Ghirardelli
6. Theo Chocolate
7. Lindt
8. Godiva
9. Tony’s Chocolonely
10. Hershey’s
11. Toblerone
12. Jacques Genin
13. Milka
14. Guylian
15. Mars
16. Kinder
17. Scharffen Berger
18. Duc d’O
19. Ritter Sport
20. Cadbury
21. Dove
22. Nestlé
23. Russell Stover
24. Whittaker’s
25. Esthechoc
