Wham Bars and Highland Toffee to be made in York following acquisition
RETRO sweets Wham Bars and Highland Toffee will now be made in York after Tangerine Confectionery bought the brands.
Tangerine, which makes Barratts Refreshers, Sherbet Dip Dabs, Black Jacks and Fruit Salads, bought the brands from Scottish confectioner Millar McCowan, which recently entered administration.
Wham Bars, with sugar crystals to create a “tongue tingling” effect, were launched in the early 1980s and have been a firm favourite for more than 25 years establishing almost cult status amongst consumers. In recent times, it has expanded into new flavours and formats including minis and sharing bags.
Alison Lewis, marketing director, for Tangerine Confectionery, said that ownership of the Wham brand enhanced Tangerine’s position as the number one manufacturer in kid’s singles, with the business now producing six out of the top 10 chew bar brands.
She said: “To have secured the Wham and Highland Toffee brands and to be adding them to a portfolio which includes some of Britain’s best loved sweets is a significant step for the business. They both retain such a strong appeal for adults and kids alike and have a natural place amongst our family favourites.”
Highland Toffee, which has been around for 80 years, will broaden Tangerine’s more traditional confectionery offering alongside brands such as Taveners, Lion and Jameson’s, she said.
Tangerine said the acquisition was in line with its expansion strategy, which has seen the busines quadruple its turnover to more than £160 million in the last five years, acquiring Burton’s Confectionery in August 2006 and York’s Monkhill Confectionery in 2008, which manufactures Butterkist popcorn brand, Barratt Sherbet Fountains as well as Jameson’s chocolate confectionery.
The business said it was too early to say whether the acquisition would generate any new jobs.
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eboracum says…
12:38pm Fri 14 Oct 11
Highland toffee saved! – Dentists will be cracking open the Champagne! Highland toffee saved! – Dentists will be cracking open the Champagne! eboracum
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James Street Bare Knuckle Gypsy Fighter says…
1:35pm Fri 14 Oct 11
34 years!! Wouldn’t work anywhere else?
What is wrong with some people. Who woudl want to be stuck in that sweatbox on a hot summers day!! 34 years!! Wouldn’t work anywhere else? What is wrong with some people. Who woudl want to be stuck in that sweatbox on a hot summers day!! James Street Bare Knuckle Gypsy Fighter
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voiceofnormalpeople says…
1:59pm Fri 14 Oct 11
sounds more like some one went there to do nothing, got told to work, but couldn’t hack it so left!
now probably signing on.
out of curiosity when were you there? sounds more like some one went there to do nothing, got told to work, but couldn’t hack it so left! now probably signing on. out of curiosity when were you there? voiceofnormalpeople
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gerry1962 says…
2:24pm Fri 14 Oct 11
On another matter entirely, as we can’t comment on the story, Mark Rutter has been found in Blackpool -keep UP Press! On another matter entirely, as we can’t comment on the story, Mark Rutter has been found in Blackpool -keep UP Press! gerry1962
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m dee says…
4:40pm Fri 14 Oct 11
gerry1962 wrote:
On another matter entirely, as we can’t comment on the story, Mark Rutter has been found in Blackpool -keep UP Press!
You could always leave your comment on here. [quote][p][bold]gerry1962[/bold] wrote: On another matter entirely, as we can’t comment on the story, Mark Rutter has been found in Blackpool -keep UP Press![/p][/quote]You could always leave your comment on here. m dee
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Trustmeiknoweverythingevery1 says…
5:45pm Fri 14 Oct 11
voiceofnormalpeople wrote:
sounds more like some one went there to do nothing, got told to work, but couldn’t hack it so left!
now probably signing on.
out of curiosity when were you there?
are you joking my man? out of curoisty were do you work?
i pretty much have the same opinion on that place and nestle’s. there both dog holes.
And as for signing on yes many people do that aswell as being self employed…. thanks for your concern. yours sincerly [quote][p][bold]voiceofnormalpeople[/bold] wrote: sounds more like some one went there to do nothing, got told to work, but couldn’t hack it so left! now probably signing on. out of curiosity when were you there?[/p][/quote]are you joking my man? out of curoisty were do you work? i pretty much have the same opinion on that place and nestle’s. there both dog holes. And as for signing on yes many people do that aswell as being self employed…. thanks for your concern. yours sincerly Trustmeiknoweverything Register/Log In
voiceofnormalpeople says…
6:55pm Fri 14 Oct 11
Trustmeiknoweverythi
ngamp;every1 wrote:
voiceofnormalpeople wrote:
sounds more like some one went there to do nothing, got told to work, but couldn’t hack it so left!
now probably signing on.
out of curiosity when were you there?are you joking my man? out of curoisty were do you work?
i pretty much have the same opinion on that place and nestle’s. there both dog holes.
And as for signing on yes many people do that aswell as being self employed…. thanks for your concern. yours sincerly
close the door on your way out! [quote][p][bold]Trustmeiknoweverythi ngevery1[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]voiceofnormalpeople[/bold] wrote: sounds more like some one went there to do nothing, got told to work, but couldn’t hack it so left! now probably signing on. out of curiosity when were you there?[/p][/quote]are you joking my man? out of curoisty were do you work? i pretty much have the same opinion on that place and nestle’s. there both dog holes. And as for signing on yes many people do that aswell as being self employed…. thanks for your concern. yours sincerly[/p][/quote]close the door on your way out! voiceofnormalpeople
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ISeeEverything says…
10:45am Sat 15 Oct 11
Surely only Highland Toffee can be made in the Highlands? They’ll be brewing Newcastle Brown in Tadcaster next! Surely only Highland Toffee can be made in the Highlands? They’ll be brewing Newcastle Brown in Tadcaster next! ISeeEverything
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TheTruthHurts says…
8:56pm Sat 15 Oct 11
Can you make more chocolate highland toffees and put lots more bits back in the wham? Stop being so tight! Can you make more chocolate highland toffees and put lots more bits back in the wham? Stop being so tight! TheTruthHurts
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