A PR photograph taken in archives of Nestles, formerly Rowntree’s was a confectionery business based in York.  It is now a historic brand owned by Nestlé, used to market a range of fruit gums and pastilles. Formerly owned by Rowntree’s. Following a merger with John Mackintosh & Co. The Company became known as Rowntree Mackintosh, was listed on the London Stock Exchange, and was once a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

It was acquired by Nestlé in 1988.