Australians to be treated to an IKEA world first (but you won’t be able to get it at their superstores)
- Ikea is set to introduce a world-first product to Australian customers
- Swedish furniture behemoth will sell limited-edition kangaroo meatballs
- The special ‘Roo Balls’ will be made from 100 per cent Australian ingredients
Ikea is set to introduce a world-first product in Australia – but it’s only available at a selected location for a limited time.
The Swedish furniture behemoth will sell limited-edition kangaroo meatballs called ‘Roo Balls’
The Swedish furniture behemoth will sell limited-edition kangaroo meatballs called ‘Roo Balls’.
It marks the first time the chain has changed their meatballs for a local market.
The ‘Roo Balls’ will be made from 100 per cent Australian ingredients, and will be available at Ikea’s Democratic Design Days Festival from August 27 to 29 at The Rocks in Sydney.
Ikea Australia food manager Ivana Frost said the product was being made with high-quality kangaroo meat.
‘We’re confident that we’ve created a new meatball that is truly delicious and, most importantly, can easily be recreated at home at an affordable price,’ she said.
‘With the Roo Ball, we are so excited to offer a limited-edition product that brings together the best of both worlds by uniting our Swedish heritage with modern Australian cuisine.’
The meatballs will be provided at the festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art, and if successful they will be rolled out as a permanent feature.
Those in attendance will also be able to taste Ikea’s new salmon balls.
The Roo Balls will be available at a pop-up restaurant at the festival, open between 11am and 1pm for lunch and 6pm to 9.15pm for dinner.

Ikea Australia food manager Ivana Frost said the product was being made with high-quality kangaroo meat
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