Paynes Poppets Mint Creams Covered in Dark Chocolate, 40g

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James Finlay & Co increased its stake in George Payne & Co to take overall control of the business in the 1950s. The box was redesigned in 2006 with new printed designs, themed with other British design icons such as the Mini and a NatWest Piggy Bank. [4] I always get nostalgic when it comes to Poppets, as they are one of the sweets I associate with childhood, but I will try and put aside any bias a little.

The pink box is very bright, and the flavour is that of strawberry milkshake, not just strawberry, which is a little bit of fun. I just can’t believe we didn’t already have a fruit cream Poppet available! Branded under the Paynesname brand and manufactured by Fox's Confectionery, PO Box 6455, Leicester, LE3 1ZX, UK. Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Glucose Syrup, Vegetable Fats (Sal, Palm, Shea), Cocoa Butter, Glazing Agents (Shellac, Dextrinised Starch), Coconut Oil, Emulsifier ( Soya Lecithin), Invertase, Peppermint Oil, Flavouring. Poppets (or Paynes Poppets) are a confectionery manufactured by Fox's, first introduced in 1937 by Payne's fine confectionery in Croydon. When originally introduced, only Raisin Poppets were available. More flavours have since been introduced, including Mint, Toffee and Orange. [1] [2] History [ edit ]The Beddington factory had become outdated, and offered limited potential for expansion. It was closed with the loss of 157 jobs in 2002, and production was relocated to Leicester. Just Brazils was a top ten boxed chocolate by 1996, and Poppets was the eighth highest selling children’s confectionery. These Mint Poppet chocolate creme sweets are sold from the sweet shop jar weighed out into a clear poly sweet bag to your required weight/amount.

The coolest Poppet around is renowned and loved for its delicious and distinctive taste. Whether you want a treat on the sofa or eat them on the go they will certainly add the finishing touch to your occasion.

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The Leicester factory was sold in 2020 and production of Poppets was relocated to York. [5] [6] Flavours and formats [ edit ] By the mid-1950s Poppets were available in a variety of flavours: Milk and Plain assortment, Brazils, Hazelnut, Almonds and All Nut assortment and Vanilla and Peppermint Creams.

With over 25,000 Great British products on offer, we have set up a new filter system to help you find the items you are looking for. We have kept theBrowse by Sectionin the top left hand corner and added some new sectionsFood, Drink, Baby, Toiletries, Household and Seasonal. George Payne & Co. began production in the East End of London, before moving to Croydon Road, Beddington in Surrey in the 1930s. In 1998, it was acquired by Northern Foods. In 2001 the closure of the Croydon Road factory was announced, as part of a deal by Northern Foods to take over the Fox's factory in Leicester from Nestlé and relocate production of Poppets there. [3]The orange and mint varieties are made of a fondant centre with a dark chocolate covering, while the strawberry fondant and other varieties have a milk chocolate coating. A salted fudge caramel variety was made available in 2021. Despite the success of Poppets, George Payne & Co continued as one of the largest tea blenders in Britain.