What is a Paddle Pop?
A Paddle Pop is a popular Australian ice cream on a stick, made by Streets. Launched in 1953, it is famous for its chocolate, banana and rainbow flavors and its mascot, the Paddle Pop Lion.
Paddle Pops are sold in supermarkets, milk bars and service stations across Australia. They are a classic summer treat for children.
The name comes from the paddle-shaped stick. Over the years, many flavors have been released, including caramel, rainbow and limited-edition varieties.
The Paddle Pop Lion
The Paddle Pop Lion became the brand's mascot and starred in animated adventures. The lion appears on packaging and in advertising aimed at children.
Streets, which makes Paddle Pops, is owned by the multinational company Unilever and later by its ice cream business. Streets also makes Golden Gaytime and Splice.
Paddle Pops are also sold in some other countries, including New Zealand and parts of Asia. For many Australians, they are a nostalgic part of childhood summers.
Flavors have changed over the decades, but chocolate remains the classic choice for many Australians.