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Paynes Poppets Mint Creams Covered in Dark Chocolate, 40g

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The Leicester factory was closed in 2019, and production of Poppets was relocated to York. history of George Payne & Co history of poppets Paynes of Beddington Paynes of Croydon Road

George Payne & Co expanded into cocoa production from 1905, and this led to their entrance into the confectionery market from 1910. The Tower Bridge factory was extended to five storeys to accommodate increasing production. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. George Daniel Payne (1845 – 1927) was a tea buyer and blender for Brooke Bond. He was recognised as a forthright figure. 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]Branded under the Paynesname brand and manufactured by Fox's Confectionery, PO Box 6455, Leicester, LE3 1ZX, UK.

Very Tasty Retro sweets in a handy retro sweet box - standard sized box approx 40g which contains these small juicy tasty raisins coated in a tasty quality milk chocolateWith 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. Despite the success of Poppets, George Payne & Co continued as one of the largest tea blenders in Britain. James Finlay & Co increased its stake in George Payne & Co to take overall control of the business in the 1950s.

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. The Beddington factory had become outdated, and offered limited potential for expansion.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. Whilst 150 gram sharing sized bags can now be bought, Poppets remain best known for their box. Larger 145 gram boxes are also available. Just Brazils was a top ten boxed chocolate by 1996, and Poppets was the eighth highest selling children’s confectionery.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 ] 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] 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. Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned.

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