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Percy Pig

A selection of Percy Pig sweets.

Percy Pig is a brand of fruit-flavored gummy candy made primarily from fruit juice and sold by the British retailer Marks & Spencer. The candies are shaped like pigs and have become a popular confectionery item in the United Kingdom.

History[edit]

Percy Pig was first introduced by Marks & Spencer in 1992. The original sweets were made with real fruit juice and had a distinctive pig shape. Over the years, the brand has expanded to include a variety of flavors and related products.

Varieties[edit]

The original Percy Pig sweets are raspberry-flavored, but the range has expanded to include several other varieties:

Percy Piglets: Smaller versions of the original Percy Pig sweets.
Penny Pigs: A variation with a different flavor profile.
Phizzy Pig Tails: A sour version of the sweets.
Veggie Percy: A vegetarian version made without gelatin.

Cultural Impact[edit]

Percy Pig has become a cultural icon in the UK, with a dedicated fan base. The sweets are often associated with childhood nostalgia and are a popular gift item.

Related Products[edit]

In addition to the sweets, Marks & Spencer has expanded the Percy Pig brand to include other products such as:

Percy Pig ice cream
Percy Pig dessert sauces
Percy Pig soft drinks

Competitors[edit]

Percy Pig faces competition from similar gummy candies sold by other retailers. One notable competitor is the "Henry Hippo" candy sold by Lidl, which also features animal-shaped gummies.

Related Pages[edit]

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-[[file:PercyPigs.jpeg|thumb|PercyPigs]] [[file:Percy_Pig_(6050229631).jpg|thumb|Percy Pig (6050229631)|left]] [[file:PercyPigStevenage.jpg|thumb|PercyPigStevenage]] [[file:PercyPiglets.jpg|thumb|PercyPiglets|left]] [[file:Henry_Hippo_Lidl_candy_sept_2021_(cropped).jpg|thumb|Henry Hippo Lidl candy sept 2021 (cropped)]] '''Percy Pig''' is a brand of fruit-flavored gummy candies made primarily from [[fruit juice]] and marketed by the British retailer [[Marks & Spencer]]. The candies are shaped like pig faces and have become a popular confectionery item in the United Kingdom since their introduction in 1992.
+Percy Pig
+[[File:PercyPigs.jpeg|thumb|right|A selection of Percy Pig sweets.]]
+'''Percy Pig''' is a brand of fruit-flavored gummy candy made primarily from fruit juice and sold by the British retailer [[Marks & Spencer]]. The candies are shaped like pigs and have become a popular confectionery item in the United Kingdom.
 ==History==
-Percy Pig was first introduced by [[Marks & Spencer]] in 1992. The original candies were made with [[gelatin]], making them unsuitable for vegetarians. Over the years, the product line has expanded to include various flavors and types, including vegetarian and vegan options. The brand has also introduced other characters, such as Penny Pig and Percy Piglets, to complement the original Percy Pig.
+Percy Pig was first introduced by Marks & Spencer in 1992. The original sweets were made with real fruit juice and had a distinctive pig shape. Over the years, the brand has expanded to include a variety of flavors and related products.
+==Varieties==
+[[File:Percy_Pig_(6050229631).jpg|thumb|left|Percy Pig sweets in packaging.]]
+The original Percy Pig sweets are raspberry-flavored, but the range has expanded to include several other varieties:
+* '''Percy Piglets''': Smaller versions of the original Percy Pig sweets.
+* '''Penny Pigs''': A variation with a different flavor profile.
+* '''Phizzy Pig Tails''': A sour version of the sweets.
+* '''Veggie Percy''': A vegetarian version made without gelatin.
-==Ingredients==
+==Cultural Impact==
-The original Percy Pig candies were made with [[gelatin]], [[sugar]], [[glucose syrup]], and various fruit juices. In response to growing demand for vegetarian and vegan products, Marks & Spencer introduced a vegetarian version of Percy Pig in 2011, which uses [[pectin]] as a gelling agent instead of gelatin. The vegan version, introduced later, also avoids the use of any animal-derived ingredients.
+Percy Pig has become a cultural icon in the UK, with a dedicated fan base. The sweets are often associated with childhood nostalgia and are a popular gift item.
-==Product Range==
+==Related Products==
-The Percy Pig brand has expanded to include a variety of products:
+[[File:PercyPigStevenage.jpg|thumb|right|Percy Pig display in a store.]]
-* '''Percy Pig Original''' - The classic fruit-flavored gummy candy.
+In addition to the sweets, Marks & Spencer has expanded the Percy Pig brand to include other products such as:
-* '''Percy Pig & Friends''' - A mix of Percy Pig and other animal-shaped gummies.
-* '''Percy Piglets''' - Smaller versions of the original Percy Pig candies.
-* '''Penny Pig''' - A female counterpart to Percy Pig.
-* '''Veggie Percy''' - A vegetarian version of the original candy.
-* '''Vegan Percy''' - A vegan version of the original candy.
-==Popularity and Cultural Impact==
+* Percy Pig ice cream
-Percy Pig has become a cultural icon in the UK, with a dedicated fan base. The brand has been featured in various marketing campaigns and has a strong presence on social media. Percy Pig products are often used in [[baking]] and [[dessert]] recipes, further cementing their place in British popular culture.
+* Percy Pig dessert sauces
+* Percy Pig soft drinks
+==Competitors==
+[[File:Henry_Hippo_Lidl_candy_sept_2021_(cropped).jpg|thumb|left|Henry Hippo, a similar candy sold by Lidl.]]
+Percy Pig faces competition from similar gummy candies sold by other retailers. One notable competitor is the "Henry Hippo" candy sold by [[Lidl]], which also features animal-shaped gummies.
 ==Related Pages==
 * [[Marks & Spencer]]
 * [[Gummy candy]]
-* [[Vegetarianism]]
+* [[Confectionery]]
-* [[Veganism]]
-* [[Fruit juice]]
-==Categories==
 [[Category:Confectionery]]
 [[Category:British brands]]
 [[Category:Marks & Spencer]]
-[[Category:1992 introductions]]
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