- Milo Australia and New Zealand has suggested building a Big Milo Tin in 2019
- It would be built near its factory in Smithtown on the NSW north coast
- The Big Milo Tin will be completed in time for Milo’s 85th birthday
- Thomas Mayne launched Milo at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 1934
The Big Banana and Big Prawn may be facing some rich competition as Milo prepares to launch its very own larger than life tin.
Milo Australia and New Zealand has suggested building a Big Milo Tin near the Nestle factory in Smithtown, on the NSW north coast, where the chocolate drink is created.
The tin would be built in 2019, in time for Milo’s 85th birthday.
The Big Banana and Big Prawn may be facing some rich competition as Milo prepares to launch its very own larger than life tin
Milo Australia and New Zealand have suggested building a Big Milo Tin near the Nestle factory in Smithtown, on the NSW north coast, where the chocolate drink is created
Scientist Thomas Mayne developed and launched Milo at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 1934.
Fans of the iconic Australian drink expressed their excitement on social media this week after Milo Australia and NZ posted their plans on Facebook.
Several people suggested opening a café inside the Big Milo Tin, while others asked the company to turn the tin into a water tank ‘so it’s not useless.’
A woman who grew up in Smithtown said she has ‘enjoyed Milo all of [her] life and gladly will support this idea.’
More than 17,000 people ‘liked’ the post on Facebook.
The tin would be built in 2019, in time for Milo’s 85th birthday (pictured are other Big landmarks around the country)
Pictured is the the Big Merino in Goulburn, in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales
Nestle Factory Manager Mat Oram told News.com.au that he has ‘been blown away by the level of support.’
‘What started as a fun idea has quickly grown into something much bigger, and we’re delighted to give something back to Milo fans and celebrate the rich 83-year Australian heritage of the Milo brand.’
‘With the history of Milo deeply rooted in Smithtown, it will be wonderful to share this celebration with the local community and put this great town on the map,’ Mr Oram said.
Bondi Beach lifeguards are seen pretending to hold up a giant tin of the iconic drink