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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Iconic bags of sweets scanning at Home Bargains tills for just 29p as shoppers scream ‘time to stock up!'
Fans rave over 'banging' new flavour years in the making SWEET TREATS Iconic bags of sweets scanning at Home Bargains tills for just 29p as shoppers scream 'time to stock up!' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HARIBO fans are buzzing after Home Bargains slashed the price of its iconic share bags to just 29p — and shoppers are rushing to grab them. Home Bargains posted on Facebook: 'This is not a drill – Haribo share bag only 29p.' Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The 650g packs are perfect for sharing and come as part of Haribo's exclusive travel range Credit: Facebook/homebargains 4 The mega deal was spotted at stores across the UK Credit: Facebook/homebargains 4 The resealable packaging makes it easier to snack on the go or save some for later – though fans admit they rarely last that long Credit: Facebook/homebargains The announcement sent fans wild, with one excited shopper commenting: 'That's cheap.' Another wrote: 'Time to stock up for work.' A third joked: 'Sorry, no way I'd share,' while others tagged their mates to spread the word. Normally priced at more than triple that, the discount is seen as the perfect excuse to load up the cupboards – whether it's for the kids, the office, or a late-night treat. Some of the bags spotted include fan-favourites like Giant Strawberries and Supermix – both popular choices among sweet-toothed Brits. Some shoppers are even turning to social media to show off their haul, with one uploading a photo of their trolley packed full of sweets, captioned: 'Don't judge me.' The sweet offer follows more good news for Haribo lovers. The brand recently launched a brand new Berry Clouds flavour, made up of triple-layer foam gummi sweets in fun, cloud-like shapes and flavours like blueberry, wildberry and strawberry. The 650g packs are perfect for sharing and come as part of Haribo's exclusive travel range. There's a drawing lurking in this picture of sweets - so can YOU work out which bit isn't real? The resealable packaging makes it easier to snack on the go or save some for later – though fans admit they rarely last that long. Elisa Fontana, Haribo's Director of Marketing, said: 'We are pleased to present this exciting new innovation and product launch that further strengthens our support to our retail partners. "Berry Clouds was developed in direct response to consumer feedback.' Punters have praised the new flavour. 'These are banging,' one fan raved, while another added: 'I need to try these!' Haribo's recent push for innovation started in 2020 and has already earned major awards, including the US Consumer Survey of Product Innovation in 2022. There's more magic in store for fans, too. The sweet brand has dropped limited-edition Harry Potter gummies at Lidl – and they're proving just as popular. At only £1.39, the packs feature flavours inspired by the wizarding world, including Butterbeer, green apple from the Forbidden Forest and Dumbledore's favourite lemon drops. The themed sweets come shaped like characters, creatures and symbols from the beloved books, making them a hit with both kids and grown-up fans. Meanwhile, Haribo has also just opened its first stand-alone store in Scotland. The shop, located in Glasgow's Silverburn Shopping Centre, is the brand's 12th in the UK and offers more than 30 sweet varieties from both HARIBO and MAOAM. Visitors can build their own mix from a giant Pick Your Mix station, buy exclusive global flavours, and even snap selfies with fun photo ops inside the colourful shop. Rebecca Fox, Head of Retail at Haribo UK, said: 'We're so excited to be opening our first HARIBO retail store in Scotland.' With bargain share bags, new flavours, themed sweets, and a shiny new shop, it's a good time to be a Haribo fan. WHAT RARE SWEETS CAN YOU FIND AT HARIBO BLUEWATER? HARIBO Favoritos and Watermelon from Spain HARIBO Dragibus and Tagada from France HARIBO Schnecken from Germany
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Iconic bags of sweets scanning at Home Bargains tills for just 29p as shoppers scream ‘time to stock up!'
HARIBO fans are buzzing after Home Bargains slashed the price of its iconic share bags to just 29p — and shoppers are rushing to grab them. 4 4 The announcement sent fans wild, with one excited shopper commenting: 'That's cheap.' Another wrote: 'Time to stock up for work.' A third joked: 'Sorry, no way I'd share,' while others tagged their mates to spread the word. Normally priced at more than triple that, the discount is seen as the perfect excuse to load up the cupboards – whether it's for the kids, the office, or a late-night treat. Some of the bags spotted include fan-favourites like Giant Strawberries and Supermix – both popular choices among sweet-toothed Brits. Some shoppers are even turning to social media to show off their haul, with one uploading a photo of their trolley packed full of sweets, captioned: 'Don't judge me.' The sweet offer follows more good news for Haribo lovers. The brand recently launched a brand new Berry Clouds flavour, made up of triple-layer foam gummi sweets in fun, cloud-like shapes and flavours like blueberry, wildberry and strawberry. The 650g packs are perfect for sharing and come as part of Haribo's exclusive travel range. There's a drawing lurking in this picture of sweets - so can YOU work out which bit isn't real? The resealable packaging makes it easier to snack on the go or save some for later – though fans admit they rarely last that long. Elisa Fontana, Haribo's Director of Marketing, said: 'We are pleased to present this exciting new innovation and product launch that further strengthens our support to our retail partners. "Berry Clouds was developed in direct response to consumer feedback.' Punters have praised the new flavour. 'These are banging,' one fan raved, while another added: 'I need to try these!' Haribo's recent push for innovation started in 2020 and has already earned major awards, including the US Consumer Survey of Product Innovation in 2022. There's more magic in store for fans, too. The sweet brand has dropped limited-edition Harry Potter gummies at Lidl – and they're proving just as popular. At only £1.39, the packs feature flavours inspired by the wizarding world, including Butterbeer, green apple from the Forbidden Forest and Dumbledore's favourite lemon drops. The themed sweets come shaped like characters, creatures and symbols from the beloved books, making them a hit with both kids and grown-up fans. Meanwhile, Haribo has also just opened its first stand-alone store in Scotland. The shop, located in Glasgow's Silverburn Shopping Centre, is the brand's 12th in the UK and offers more than 30 sweet varieties from both HARIBO and MAOAM. Visitors can build their own mix from a giant Pick Your Mix station, buy exclusive global flavours, and even snap selfies with fun photo ops inside the colourful shop. Rebecca Fox, Head of Retail at Haribo UK, said: 'We're so excited to be opening our first HARIBO retail store in Scotland.' With bargain share bags, new flavours, themed sweets, and a shiny new shop, it's a good time to be a Haribo fan. 4
Extra.ie
29-05-2025
- Health
- Extra.ie
Haribo issue urgent fizzy sweets recall after 'traces of cannabis' found
Sweets giant Haribo has recalled a number of products in the Netherlands after they were allegedly found to contain traces of cannabis. The problem emerged after multiple members of one family, including two young children, became unwell after eating Happy Cola F!zz sweets. The family and a number of other people who were also affected after eating the sweets reported the issue to the police in the Netherlands. A file image of a packet of Happy Cola F!ZZ. Pic: Haribo An investigation has been launched into the incident. A spokesperson from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) confirmed its involvement and said 'Samples were taken and cannabis was found in them' A spokesperson said they 'immediately contacted Haribo and the company issued a safety warning' A stock image of fizzy cola bottle sweets. Pic: Getty Images The authority added: 'How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown. The police are investigating this further.' Haribo said certain products in circulation could cause health problems such as dizziness. A company spokesperson said: 'The incident is contained to the Netherlands, to a specific product and batch. In a statement, HARIBO said it is working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination.' Haribo has asked customers not to return affected sweets to stores but instead send them directly back to the company for a refund. HARIBO products in the UK, Ireland and other markets are not affected.
Irish Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Urgent recall of Haribo products issued after sweets 'found to contain cannabis'
Haribo has urgently recalled packets of sweets in the Netherlands after they were allegedly found to contain cannabis. Several members of the same family, both children and adults, felt unwell after eating Happy Cola F!ZZ. The family contacted the police and an investigation into the sweets has been launched, according to a spokesperson for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), reports The Express. The authority confirmed "samples were taken and cannabis was found in them". How the drug ended up in the sweets remains unknown. "We immediately contacted Haribo and they issued a safety warning," a NVWA spokesperson told Hart van Nederland. "How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown. The police are investigating this further." Haribo had previously said that there were products in circulation that can cause health issues, including dizziness. A spokesperson for the company said: "The incident is contained to the Netherlands, to a specific product and batch." HARIBO products in Ireland are not affected. "The safety of our consumers is our highest priority and HARIBO takes this incident very seriously, which is why a recall has been issued in the Netherlands." "HARIBO is working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination." The recall applies to packages with the production code L341-4002307906. Other product codes of Happy Cola F!ZZ, and all other Haribo products, should be safe to eat, according to the company. Consumers have been urged not to return the product to the store but to send it directly to the company. They will then receive a refund.
STV News
29-05-2025
- Health
- STV News
Haribo recalls sweets in Netherlands after 'cannabis' found in cola bottles
Haribo has recalled packets of sweets in the Netherlands which contained cannabis, causing a number of people to fall ill. The confectionery giant issued a warning over its kilogram bags of HARIBO Happy Cola F!ZZ which led to several people, children and adults, becoming ill after eating the cola bottles. An investigation into the sweets has been launched by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) alongside Haribo and police. Haribo confirmed the recall notice is contained to the Netherlands, to a specific product and batch, and their products in the UK are not affected. The health authority say it concerns three bags so far, with a batch code of L341-4002307906 and a best before date of January 2026. They say it is unclear how the cannabis ended up in the sweets but that an investigation is ongoing. A spokesperson for the NVWA said: 'Cannabis was found in the cola bottles in question. The police reported this to the NVWA after several people, both children and adults, became ill after eating the cola bottles. 'An investigation was started together with the police. The sample that the NVWA took from these bottles indeed turned out to be positive. 'How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown. 'The police are conducting further investigation into this. 'After consultation with the NVWA and as is customary in these types of situations, Haribo has issued a safety warning. 'This is with a view to safeguarding food safety, which the NVWA monitors closely.' A statement from Haribo said: 'The incident is contained to the Netherlands, to a specific product and batch. HARIBO products in the UK and other markets are not affected. 'The safety of our consumers is our highest priority and HARIBO takes this incident very seriously, which is why a recall has been issued in the Netherlands. 'HARIBO is working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
