Tim Tams are Australian chocolate biscuits created by Arnott’s in 1964. They consist of two malted biscuits sandwiching a chocolate creme filling and coated in a thin layer of textured chocolate. The name Tim Tam was inspired by a racehorse that won the Kentucky Derby in 1958. Key points about their origin and spread:

• Origin: Arnott’s in Australia developed Tim Tams after being inspired by the Penguin biscuit from Britain, with the name chosen by Ross Arnott after a horse from the 1958 Derby. The product launched in 1964 in Australia.

• Production and geography: Tim Tams are produced primarily in Australia, with major facilities in cities such as Sydney, Adelaide, and Brisbane, and a long-running production line that can produce thousands of biscuits per minute at scale.

• Global presence: While proudly Australian, Tim Tams have international distribution and are enjoyed in other countries, including the United States, where they have been imported and sold for years.

• Notable references: Various sources recount the Tim Tam origin story and its status as a flagship Australian biscuit, sometimes noting similar or competing products in other markets.

If you’d like, I can summarize the exact origins with citations from specific sources or provide a short timeline of major milestones in Tim Tam history.