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Percy Pigs: from sweet to M&S brand

A small, animated pig explores the Marks and Spencer shelves and gazes in wonder at their festive delights in the new Christmas advert. Percy the Pig was once a gummy sweet, but in his 29 years of life, he has become a character, a brand and the face of M&S.

When walking the aisles, Percy merchandise is plentiful. There are pillows, socks, pyjamas, towels, and kitchenware. The sweet is now a sauce, a juice, a biscuit. The list is endless.

Percy even has his own Christmas range, comprised of an advent calendar, décor, outfits, Percymas pies and even a Percy Pig stocking.

But why is this pig so successful? Ten years after his creation, Percy gained popularity when a new variation appeared: Percy Pig and Pals. Joined with cola cow and orange and strawberry sheep, we learned that Percy had friends. He was no longer a sweet, he was a pig with friends.

Percy’s character was developed further when he fell in love with Penny, a lemon and vanilla flavoured gummy pig. Then came blueberry, lime, orange and strawberry piglets that helped to brand Percy as a family man. There was even a range of Percy’s parents.

Marks and Spencer personified Percy the Pig and this ensured he was loved. Consumers want to follow Percy on his journey, whether it’s globetrotting around the world or starting a family. People love to try the newest flavours and variations. This little pig connects with customer emotions, just like his best friend Colin the Caterpillar.

Marks and Spencer traditionally targeted an older demographic, but as they pioneer into the digital world this is changing. Percy is well-loved by children, young adults and families.

On the surface Percy is adored by children for his cute nature, however, his appeal goes beyond this. Young adults have watched Percy’s story develop over their lifetime. They are attached to him, so continue to buy the sweet.

TikTok is full of videos of Generation Z who grew up with Percy. The pig mascot participates in the latest TikTok trends and dances at M&S stores across the UK. With hundreds of accounts creating unique content, it is impossible to escape the Percy love.

Annually, 16 million packets of Percy Pigs are sold, which is the equivalent of 10 sweets every second. Although other supermarkets have tried to replicate Percy’s success, it is impossible to compete. Sorry Kevin the Carrot, but Percy will always hold our hearts.

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Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Modified Potato Starch, Fruit Juice from Concentrates (7%) (Mandarin, Apple, Elderberry), Dextrose, Modified Tapioca Starch, Acid: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Potato Protein, Flavourings, Fruit, Plant and Vegetable Concentrates (Red Grape, Elderberry, Blueberry, Safflower, Lemon, Pumpkin, Apple, Carrot), Gelling Agent: Pectin, Glazing Agent: Beeswax, Caramelised Sugar Syrup

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Percy Pigs Candy – A Sensational British Candy

• by Jim Edwards
• July 28, 2022 July 28, 2022

Last Updated on July 28, 2022 by Jim Edwards

Percy Pigs candy is your typical gummy candy with a very unique form and flavor lineup. When Marks & Spencer first launched this pig-shaped candy back in 1992, it was very critically received by the brand’s audience who all but turned their snouts up at them.

Jump forward to the present, however, and we find that this candy lineup from Marks & Spencer (M&S) has become a national sensation and has been dazzling the tongues of customers for almost three decades. In fact, Marks & Spencer sells millions of units of the candy each year.

So, without any further delay, let’s take a deeper look into the history, taste, and nutrition of this famous British confectionery.

History of the Percy Pigs Candy

Percy Pig is, as the name suggests, a pig-shaped candy, manufactured and distributed by the British multinational retailer brand Marks & Spencer. This brand of candy was introduced in 1992 and featured blackcurrant, strawberry, and raspberry flavors. Currently, this confectionery is made in Germany and comes in four distinct flavors which are cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and grape.

The brand went on a short hiatus in 1997 and returned on shelves soon after, and in 2008 the confectionery lineup was ranked number 11 on British Vogue’s list of the 40 hottest celebs and trends to watch.

During June 2009 and 2010, sales of Percy Pig in just the UK branches of Marks and Spencer totaled more than £10,000,000.

There is also a fan page for the Percy Pigs candy on Facebook which, as of now, has around 250,000 members. In Marks and Spencer’s 2021 Christmas commercial, the retailer brand also showcased the Percy Pig character which was voiced by Tom Holland, his very first voiceover gig.

A huge Percy Pig statue, made of fiberglass, was installed on the top of a Marks and Spencer store that had just opened in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in April 2022.

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The Flavor and Taste of Percy Pigs Candy

The original version of the Percy Pigs candy, the one with Gelatin, was an absolute hit. People loved the confectionery for its fruitiness, softness, and not to overwhelming sweetness. The candy even had a subtle tangy side to it which made the eating experience all the more enjoyable and fun. Simply put, there was absolutely nothing wrong with the original Percy pigs candy.

However, M&S soon abandoned their meat-inclusive recipe for a more vegetarian approach. The new vegetarian Percy Pigs candy, however, did not fare well and fans of the candy rebuked the brand for this move. People complained that the new candy tasted like chemicals and was nowhere near as fruity and soft as the original.

The company updated their recipe again and the new vegetarian version did very well compared to its predecessor. However, the new version still falls into disputed grounds where some fans love it and others don’t.

Some lovers of the candy brand believe that the new version is just as fruity and soft as the original (gelatin) Percy Pigs candy and the texture is nearly the same as well, soft, chewy, and a bit bouncy on the teeth.

Others, however, complain that the new veggie Percy Pigs candy is too soft and sticks to your teeth, unlike the gelatin ones. Some also complain that the fruitiness of the new ones is a bit out of balance and doesn’t quite match up to the original ones.

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Versions of the Percy Pigs Candy

Following the success of the original Percy Pigs candy, M&S released a bunch of different versions of the candy throughout the years. Some of the most popular ones are as follows:

• Veggie Percy (also known as “Percy Pig Original Veggie”)
• Percy Pig Party Time
• Percy Pig Piglets
• Reduced Sugar Percy Pig
• Percy Pig and Pals
• Phizzy Pig Tails
• Percy and Penny (also known as “Percy Pig Loves Penny”)
• Percy Pig Fruity Chews
• Percy Pig Goes Globetrotting
• Percy Pig Phizzy Chews

Nutritional Values for the Percy Pigs candy

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Percy Pigs candy remains a conflicted treat with many fans believing it to be the same as, in some cases even better, than the original while others argue that it’s not even close to the original Percy Pigs.

As a result, there are mixed opinions about whether the current version is better (or worse) than the original. The only way to know this is to try them for yourselves.

Percy Pigs Candy – Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a percy pig candy.

Percy Pigs candy is a confectionery lineup consisting of pig-shaped chewy and gummy candies that come in cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and grape flavors. The candy brand is owned by the British multinational retailer company Marks and Spencer.

What Do Percy Pigs Taste Like?

Percy Pigs candy has a fruity, sweet, and tangy flavor with a soft, chewy, and a bit bouncy texture.

Why Do Percy Pigs Taste Different?

This is because the recipe of the candy has changed over the years and it no longer contains gelatin as it used to originally.

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M&S Globetrotter Percy sees everyone's favourite pig head off on his travels! These fun and delicious soft chewy sweets are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike and you'll love the new flavours and characters. It's a superb twist on a modern classic and one which will definitely put a smile on your face!

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• Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 6 x 2 inches; 6 ounces
• UPC ‏ : ‎ 814397026372
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Marks and Spencer
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Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Modified Potato Starch, Fruit Juice from Concentrates (Mandarin, Apple, Elderberry) (7%) , Dextrose, Modified Tapioca Starch, Acid: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Potato Protein, Flavourings, Fruit, Plant and Vegetable Concentrates (Red Grape, Elderberry, Blueberry, Safflower, Lemon, Pumpkin, Apple, Carrot), Gelling Agent: Pectin, Glanzing Agent: Beeswax, Caramelised Sugar Syrup.

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Marks and Spencer Percy Pig - There's plenty of new additions to the M&S Percy Pig range, but we'd argue the original is still the best! The soft pig-shaped chewy candies feature cute strawberry gummy ears, which kids and adults alike will love. If you're not already a Percy fan, it's only a matter of time before you fall in love with these delicious sweeties! 

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Marks and Spencer Percy Piglets - These Percy Piglets have got to be the cutest candies in the whole M&S range! Mini Percy Pigs, featuring that unmistakable juicy fruit flavour, are the ultimate sweet treat for kids and adults alike. If you're not already a fan, prepare to fall in love with these modern classic candies from this hugely popular range. 

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Marks and Spencer Percy Pig Phizzy Chews - Percy Pig Phizzy Chews are a new addition to this hugely popular M&S candy range. Featuring the classic flavour of Percy with a new sour and fizzy twist, they're ideal for those who love their sweets with a bit of a kick to them! Delicious, great fun to eat, and always a delight, they're sure to be a new favourite. 

Marks and Spencer Goes Globetrotting  - These fun and delicious soft chewy sweets are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike, and you'll love the new flavours and characters. It's a superb twist on a modern classic and one which will definitely put a smile on your face! 

Marks and Spencer Easter Party Percy -  Made with real fruit juice, these soft and juicy fruit gums our shaped like our most loved Percy Pig™ alongside the Easter bunny. The ultimate sweet treat, these fruit flavoured gums are loved by children and adults alike.

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Percy Pig facts for kids

Percy Pig is a British brand of pig -shaped gummy raspberry, strawberry, cherry and grape-flavoured confectionery products made under licence in Germany by Katjes for Marks & Spencer which first appeared in stores in 1992. More than £10,000,000 was grossed between June 2009 and 2010 in Percy Pig sales in Marks and Spencer's UK branches alone. They contain just under 3.5% fruit juice and since May 2022 are suitable for vegans.

Until 2008, Percy Pig sweets were available in 100, 200, and 400 grams. The packaging has not changed size, but the middle size now contains 170 grams and the large size now contains 500 grams.

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Percy Pig was created in 1992 and was sold in strawberry , blackcurrant and raspberry flavours.

After a brief hiatus from the shelves in 1997, the brand returned, and in 2008 the sweets made UK British Vogue' s 2008 hot list at number 11 on the top style bible's 40 hottest people and trends to watch over the coming months.

A Percy Pig appreciation society has been set up on Facebook and currently has 250,000 members.

The Percy Pig character appeared in M&S's 2021 Christmas advert voiced by Tom Holland in his first speaking appearance.

In April 2022, a large fibreglass Percy Pig statue was installed on the roof of a newly-opened Marks and Spencer store in Stevenage , Hertfordshire, to remain there for a year.

Marks & Spencer Percy Pig sweets originally contained real pig in the form of pork gelatin . In 2011 a "Veggie Percy" range was launched, a vegetarian variety of Percy Pig sweets replacing the gelatin with beeswax and pea protein, with green ears to indicate they were vegetarian.

In 2016 M&S began using a new gelatine-free recipe for some other varieties of Percy Pig sweets, and from May 2019 all Percy Pig sweets were 100 per cent gelatin-free, instead using pectin . This relaunch of the range also saw a new logo and packaging designs across the range.

In 2022, beeswax was removed from the recipe, making the product vegan.

Following on from the success of the original Percy Pig sweets, new varieties, flavours and characters were introduced. Amongst the first were "Percy Pig & Pals", which besides Percy also contained a cow (cola flavour) and sheep (orange and strawberry flavour) and "Percy Piglets", which are smaller versions of the main sweets. Percy gained a girlfriend in Penny Pig in 2010, with her sweets being lemon flavoured.

Besides the sweet range itself, Percy Pig has expanded to fruit juices, fizzy drinks, chocolates, popcorn, biscuits, cakes, muffins, ice cream, dessert sauces and mince pies, amongst others. In 2020, Marks and Spencer relaunched a Percy Pig advent calendar after being discontinued in 2018 and 2019. Toys, books, socks, party equipment, bed linen and piggy banks are amongst the non-food items with the Percy Pig branding.

• Percy Pig Original Veggie (previously called "Veggie Percy")
• Reduced Sugar Percy Pig
• Percy Pig Piglets
• Phizzy Pig Tails
• Percy Pig and Pals
• Percy Pig Loves Penny (previously known as "Percy and Penny")
• Percy Pig Goes Globetrotting (previously known as "Globetrotting Percy")
• Percy Pig Fruity Chews
• Percy Pig Phizzy Chews
• Percy Pig Party Time
• Percy Pig Gets Spooky (previously known as "Pumpkin Percy"; Halloween themed sweets)
• Merry Percymas! (Christmas themed sweets)
• Percy Meets The Easter Bunny (Easter themed sweets)
• Reversy Percy (foam ears and jelly faces)
• Percy's Pig Pen (Percy Pig sweets with household object-shaped sweets)
• Percy in a Twist (fizzy laces in a twist - vegetarian)
• Percy in the Pink (Percy Pig chocolate)
• Percy's Pig Sty
• Percy's Percynalities (Percy Pig sweets with differing faces)
• Percy's Family Mix (a mixture of Percy Pig, Penny Pig and the piglets)
• Percy's Parents

Similar sweets are available from other retailers. One variation is "Eric the Elephant" produced by Sainsbury's . Tesco 's line sports the "Cool Cats" name, while Asda has other similar products called "Stanley Snail" and "Fredrick Frog". Lidl has "Henry Hippo" sweets which are vegan. Poundland, a discount retailer, released their own version in 2019 called "Dinky Dogs", although these are not vegetarian.

Outside of the United Kingdom, similar products in other countries are the Canadian "Juiced Up" (introduced 2009), the German "Fred Ferkel", the Dutch "Katja Biggetjes", the French "Petit Cochon" (launched 2007) and the Australian "Peggy Pig and Pals" introduced in Coles Supermarkets in 2009.

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Hertfordshire ice cream maker rebrands Percy Pig flavour after letter from Marks and Spencer

• Marks and Spencer
• Hertfordshire
• And Finally
• Monday 15 May 2023 at 10:18am

An ice cream maker has been forced to rebrand one of its flavours after receiving a letter from Percy Pig's owners.

Fabio's Gelato only recently began making a new ice cream featuring the popular sweets.

But a swift response from Marks and Spencer has prompted a quick name change as the retail giant seeks to "protect its brand".

Fabio's, which is based in Hertfordshire, announced the new flavour on its Facebook page on 2 May and received the letter last Thursday.

It said: "It has recently come to our attention that you are intending on offering for sale at your Letchworth dessert parlour an ice cream / gelato under the sign Percy Pig.

"While we are flattered that you have been inspired to create a flavour based on our Percy Pig sweets, and in no way wish to stop you selling this flavour or from using our sweets to top it, we would be grateful if you could avoid using the name Percy Pig to do so."

The letter goes on to explain that M&S risks losing its trade mark on the brand if "we do not take steps to stop others from using them without our permission".

Instead, the retail chain suggests using a phrase such as "pig faces" or "pig sweets" "would be fine".

Fabio's was asked to respond to M&S within 14 days to confirm it had renamed the flavour.

Fabio Vincenti, who runs the business with wife Hannah, said they had taken the request in good humour.

He said the letter was "fair" and said he "respect[s] them as a brand" so was happy to make a change.

"We laughed when we got the letter with bags of Percy Pigs sweets to 'sweeten the deal'," he added. "But we were surprised at how they tracked us down so quickly."

After receiving the letter, Fabio's posted again on Facebook informing customers the ice cream would now be called "Fabio's Pigs".

"Aldi UK, can we call it Leo the Lion moving forward?" it joked.

A later post referred to the flavour as "those illegal piggies" and encouraged customers to come up with a name for them.

Among the suggestions were Pigs in Gelato, Piggylicious, Piggy McPigface and Notorious P.I.G.

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Customer reviews (14).

If you like marshmallow type gummies then these are definitely for you and include no animal products! Must be eaten in moderation but so so difficult! Chewy, sweet, fluffy, soft. Wouldnt say theyre overly fruity but each sweet has a mixed flavour

Aqquired taste

Not for me! Tastes peachy? Not nice if youre not a fan of peach!

Favourite flavour

Love these Percy Party Pigs. Even more so than my son. Not too sweet, soft and chewy. In my weekly shopping basket.

my favourite

Love these, nice and fruity

Nice blend of flavours- each one a bit different

My favourite bags of Percy Pig sweets are being sold for more than £5 a bag on Ebay ????????

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