<P> Since 1995, the Chiko brand has been owned by Simplot Australia . All Chiko Rolls are now manufactured in Bathurst, New South Wales, on a specifically designed machine that produces the pastry and filling at the same time in long rolls . They are then automatically sliced and then the distinctive ends are folded . </P> <P> Increasing competition in the Australian takeaway food market in recent decades has seen a decline in the profile of the Chiko Roll, with consumption down to 17 million per annum in 2011 . However, they remain a popular snack at sporting events and are still widely available at fish and chip shops and supermarkets across Australia . </P> <P> In September 2016 a disagreement in the Parliament of New South Wales over the origins of the Chiko Roll occurred . The Nationals' Member for Calare Andrew Gee, Labor's Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters and Member for Riverina Michael McCormack all claimed the snack originated in their respective hometowns . </P> <P> To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Chiko Roll the current manufacturer presented gold plated replicas to Bendigo and Wagga Wagga cities . </P>

How did the chiko roll get its name