Millar McCowan facts for kids
| Private | |
| Industry | Confectionery |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Andrew McCowan, John Millar |
| Headquarters | Stenhousemuir, Falkirk, Scotland |
Millar McCowan was a Scottish company that made many popular candies and sweets. It was one of the largest independent candy makers in Scotland. The company was known for famous treats like Wham Bars and Highland Toffee. They also produced traditional Scottish sweets such as Pan Drops and Bonbons. Millar McCowan had factories in Broxburn and Stenhousemuir (which is near Falkirk).
What Millar McCowan Made
Millar McCowan created many well-loved sweets. Their most famous products included the chewy Wham Bars. They also made the tasty Highland Toffee. The company produced classic Scottish candies too. These included Pan Drops, which are like minty hard candies. They also made Bonbons, which are soft, chewy sweets.
The Company's History
Millar McCowan was started in 2006. It was owned by Andrew Walsh. He also ran another company called Thornycroft, which helped distribute candies. Millar McCowan brought together two older candy brands. These were McCowan’s and John Millar & Sons.
In October 2011, Millar McCowan faced financial difficulties. The company had to close down. The McCowan’s brand was then taken over by Tangerine Confectionery. At the same time, the Millar brand was transferred to Nisha Enterprises. Both Tangerine and Nisha decided to make these sweets at their own factories. This led to the closure of Millar McCowan's factories in Stenhousemuir and Broxburn.
