John Millar & Sons is a Scottish confectionery company specialising in Mints and Boiled Sweets.

John Millar & Sons
Company typePrivate
IndustryConfectionery
Founded1844
FounderJohn Millar
Defunct2006
FateMerged with McCowan’s
SuccessorMillar McCowan
HeadquartersBroxburn, Scotland

History

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The company began in 1844, when John Millar started bakery in Leith, shortly afterwards, the business began selling sweets manufactured in the back room. Millars has become widely known for many sweets including Pan Drops, Chocolate Eclairs, and boiled confectionery such as Blackcurrant & Liquorice.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Millar McCowan - Millar McCowan History". Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
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