Secret World Of Sweets

secret world of sweets

Tangtastic innovations, fierce competition, deep resentments–welcome to the world of candy confections. The bitter-sweet rivalry between big brands Rowntree’s and Bassett’s used to be at the centre of British candy. But as beloved comedian Jo Brand reveals in this tasty documentary, that all changed when rivals from abroad, Mars and Haribo, decided to enter the sweet treat market.

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