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Undid revision 990250826 by 109.76.161.44 (talk) It's true there are some bad apostrophies in this text, but the brand name Maynards does not have an apostrophe. Look at the pictures on this page - the packet of wine gums and the inscription over the factory door.
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{{short description|British confectionery company}}
{{short description|British confectionery company}}
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'''Maynard's''' was a confectionery manufacturer in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Canada]]. It was best known for manufacturing [[wine gum]]s, [[Sour Patch Kids]] and Sour Cherry Blasters. It was acquired by [[Cadbury]] in the 1990s, which in turn was acquired by [[Mondelez International]] (originally [[Kraft Foods Inc|Kraft Foods]]) in 2010. In 2016, the brand was joined with [[Bassett's]] to create [[Maynards Bassetts]].
'''Maynards''' was a confectionery manufacturer in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Canada]]. It was best known for manufacturing [[wine gum]]s, [[Sour Patch Kids]] and Sour Cherry Blasters. It was acquired by [[Cadbury]] in the 1990s, which in turn was acquired by [[Mondelez International]] (originally [[Kraft Foods Inc|Kraft Foods]]) in 2010. In 2016, the brand was joined with [[Bassett's]] to create [[Maynards Bassetts]].
[[File:Maynards-Wine-Gums-Small.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A pack of Maynards Wine Gums]]
[[File:Maynards-Wine-Gums-Small.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A pack of Maynards Wine Gums]]


== History ==
== History ==
Charles Riley Maynard and his brother Tom started manufacturing sweets in 1880 in their kitchen in [[Stamford Hill]] in [[Hackney, London|Hackney]], London. Next door, Charles's wife, Sarah Ann, ran a sweet shop selling their products. In 1896 the brothers formed the Maynards sweet company.
Charles Riley Maynard and his brother Tom started manufacturing sweets in 1880 in their kitchen in [[Stamford Hill]] in [[Hackney, London|Hackney]], London. Next door, Charles's wife, Sarah Ann, ran a sweet shop selling their products. In 1896 the brothers formed the Maynards sweet company.
[[File:Maynards Harringay Entrance.jpg|150px|thumb|left|The Vale Road entrance of Maynards' [[Harringay]] factory]]
[[File:Maynards Harringay Entrance.jpg|150px|thumb|left|The Vale Road entrance of Maynards [[Harringay]] factory]]
Ten years later, in 1906, the expanding concern moved a mile or so to a new factory in Vale Road, [[Harringay]]. The new factory site, below an embankment of The [[New River (London)|New River]], permitted clean [[Hertfordshire]] spring water to be used in production, whilst the proximity of the [[Lee Navigation]] and numerous railways facilitated the easy, cheap shipping of the required coal, sugar, and [[gelatin]]. London itself provided a ready market of some ten million people, and the world’s largest commercial port was within five miles.
Ten years later, in 1906, the expanding concern moved a mile or so to a new factory in Vale Road, [[Harringay]]. The new factory site, below an embankment of the [[New River (London)|New River]], permitted clean [[Hertfordshire]] spring water to be used in production, whilst the proximity of the [[Lee Navigation]] and numerous railways facilitated the easy, cheap shipping of the required coal, sugar, and [[gelatin]]. London itself provided a ready market of some ten million people, and the world's largest commercial port was within five miles.
[[File:Maynards Harringay Factory.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Maynards' [[Harringay]] factory]]
[[File:Maynards Harringay Factory.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Maynards [[Harringay]] factory]]
Around the turn of the century, Charles Gordon, heir to the confectionery firm, suggested to his father that they diversify into making “wine gums”, an idea that outraged Charles senior, a strictly [[teetotal]] [[Methodist]]. Nevertheless, Charles Riley gradually came round to the idea when his son persuaded him that the projected new sweets would not contain alcohol. Maynard’s [[Wine gum|Wine Gums]] were introduced in 1909.
Around the turn of the century, Charles Gordon, heir to the confectionery firm, suggested to his father that they diversify into making "wine gums", an idea that outraged Charles senior, a strictly [[teetotal]] [[Methodist]]. Nevertheless, Charles Riley gradually came round to the idea when his son persuaded him that the projected new sweets would not contain alcohol. Maynards [[Wine gum|Wine Gums]] were introduced in 1909.


The works grew consistently to become a four-figure employer in the Harringay area. As Maynards grew, it expanded its manufacturing operations to other locations. These included a toffee factory in [[Ouseburn]], [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]].
The works grew consistently to become a four-figure employer in the Harringay area. As Maynards grew, it expanded its manufacturing operations to other locations. These included a toffee factory in [[Ouseburn]], [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]].
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The brothers' roots in sweet shop retailing were instrumental in the growth of retail operations to 140 shops. These were disposed of by sale in 1985.<ref>Investors Chronicle, Vol 71, 1985</ref>
The brothers' roots in sweet shop retailing were instrumental in the growth of retail operations to 140 shops. These were disposed of by sale in 1985.<ref>Investors Chronicle, Vol 71, 1985</ref>


In 1990, Maynards merged with the Tottenham liquorice mill Bassetts, and Trebor. In 1988, following the acquisition of the company by [[Cadbury]], the London factory closed and Maynards Wine Gums and associated sweet manufacture was continued at a Sheffield premises that had come on-stream in 1991. By 2002 worldwide sales of Maynards Wine Gums were forty million pounds sterling per annum.
In 1990, Maynards merged with the Tottenham liquorice mill [[Bassett's]], and [[Trebor]]. In 1988, following the acquisition of the company by [[Cadbury]], the London factory closed and Maynards Wine Gums and associated sweet manufacture was continued at a [[Sheffield]] premises that had come on-stream in 1991. By 2002 worldwide sales of Maynards Wine Gums were forty million pounds [[sterling]] per annum.


The Harringay premises is now a warehouse for The Oriental Carpet Company. The Ouseburn [http://toffeefactory.co.uk/ toffee factory] is part of a multimillion-pound urban regeneration programme.
The Harringay premises is now a warehouse for The Oriental Carpet Company. The Ouseburn [http://toffeefactory.co.uk/ toffee factory] is part of a multimillion-pound urban regeneration programme.

Revision as of 17:47, 23 November 2020

Maynards was a confectionery manufacturer in the United Kingdom and Canada. It was best known for manufacturing wine gums, Sour Patch Kids and Sour Cherry Blasters. It was acquired by Cadbury in the 1990s, which in turn was acquired by Mondelez International (originally Kraft Foods) in 2010. In 2016, the brand was joined with Bassett's to create Maynards Bassetts.

A pack of Maynards Wine Gums

History

Charles Riley Maynard and his brother Tom started manufacturing sweets in 1880 in their kitchen in Stamford Hill in Hackney, London. Next door, Charles's wife, Sarah Ann, ran a sweet shop selling their products. In 1896 the brothers formed the Maynards sweet company.

The Vale Road entrance of Maynards Harringay factory

Ten years later, in 1906, the expanding concern moved a mile or so to a new factory in Vale Road, Harringay. The new factory site, below an embankment of the New River, permitted clean Hertfordshire spring water to be used in production, whilst the proximity of the Lee Navigation and numerous railways facilitated the easy, cheap shipping of the required coal, sugar, and gelatin. London itself provided a ready market of some ten million people, and the world's largest commercial port was within five miles.

Maynards Harringay factory

Around the turn of the century, Charles Gordon, heir to the confectionery firm, suggested to his father that they diversify into making "wine gums", an idea that outraged Charles senior, a strictly teetotal Methodist. Nevertheless, Charles Riley gradually came round to the idea when his son persuaded him that the projected new sweets would not contain alcohol. Maynards Wine Gums were introduced in 1909.

The works grew consistently to become a four-figure employer in the Harringay area. As Maynards grew, it expanded its manufacturing operations to other locations. These included a toffee factory in Ouseburn, Newcastle.

The brothers' roots in sweet shop retailing were instrumental in the growth of retail operations to 140 shops. These were disposed of by sale in 1985.[1]

In 1990, Maynards merged with the Tottenham liquorice mill Bassett's, and Trebor. In 1988, following the acquisition of the company by Cadbury, the London factory closed and Maynards Wine Gums and associated sweet manufacture was continued at a Sheffield premises that had come on-stream in 1991. By 2002 worldwide sales of Maynards Wine Gums were forty million pounds sterling per annum.

The Harringay premises is now a warehouse for The Oriental Carpet Company. The Ouseburn toffee factory is part of a multimillion-pound urban regeneration programme.

Charles Riley Maynard was the grandfather of Kenneth Maynard Wood, co-founder of Kenwood Ltd, manufacturer of the Kenwood Chef food mixer.[2]

Products

Excluding items that are licensed by Unilever and/or Nestle, such as Sour Patch Kids bar.

Maynards Wine Gums
Maynards Sour Patch Kids
  • Maynards Sour Chillers
  • Maynards Juicy Squirts Berry
  • Maynards Blush Berries
  • Maynards Blackberry Bushels
  • Maynards Orange Twists
  • Maynards Sour Grapes
  • Maynards Granny Smith
  • Maynards Gummy Bears
  • Maynards Fruit Mania

Sources

  • Maynards Wine Gums. Random House. ISBN 978-0-09-982444-2.
  • Former Cadbury UK Maynards information page (archived)

References

  1. ^ Investors Chronicle, Vol 71, 1985
  2. ^ "Centenary is marked of Kenwood founder who 'helped put Havant on the manufacturing map'". The News (Portsmouth). 5 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
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