Mints

 Dr Mike Heffernan (left) and Dr Toby Edwards-Lunn at the Summer Fancy Foods Show in New York City. Pic: DTI

Innovation

UK dental mints company wins $6m export deal with US firm

By Anthony Myers

Company collaborated with confectioners to create the world’s first ever mint to actively reverse the process of tooth decay and erosion, and will now see its products in US dental surgeries and other outlets.

(l-r) John Winnard, Prince Charles and Antony Winnard during the Prince’s visit to the factory. Photo: Uncle Joe's.

Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls wins first major US deal

By Jenny Eagle

Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has secured its first major order for the US to supply $64,000 of sweets to Cost Plus World Market, which has 257 speciality/import retail outlets across America.

Pic: Nestle

Sweet anniversary

Polo, the mint with the hole, hits 70

By Anthony Myers

Originally produced by Rowntrees of York, the compact mint survived the war and rationing to become an iconic brand.