Tag: British confectionery

Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles were first introduced in 1881 by the confectionery company Rowntree, making them their oldest and most enduring product. This exploration will reveal the fascinating facts about Fruit Pastilles, from their origins as a throat sweet to their modern vegan-friendly recipe.

Over 500,000 people in the UK participated in Veganuary in 2024, highlighting a significant and growing interest in plant-based eating. This shift means more people are asking: what English sweets are vegan? The good news is that many beloved British classics, and an increasing number of new products, are entirely free from animal-derived ingredients like gelatine and dairy.