Chewits Cola Chewy Sweets, Multi Color, Mixed-Fruit, 30 g, Pack of 40

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Across from Mullards, on Rufford Road, there was an engineering company called Bankfield, my dad worked there years ago. He also worked on the old pier train, the Silver Bell. I will ask him if he worked on the manufacture of aeroplanes in Southport. He, my mum and sister emigrated to Canada, where he worked in plane manufacture with De Havilland in Toronto. He worked in different aspects of sheet metal work all his working life.” In 2003, after a further shift in advertising agencies, a new ad was aired showing a wide range of animals auditioning to be the new face of Chewits. The ad announced the return of the iconic dinosaur Chewie mascot, now dubbed 'Chewie the Chewitsaurus'. [12] All Chewits’ fruity flavours are made with real fruit juice and free from artificial colouring and hydrogenated fats. However, not all the products in our ranges are suitable for those with particular diets. Sean Connolly said: “My mum worked there when we were small children, as an extra job to buy our Christmas presents.”

Justin Jarrett said: “Southport has lost most of its working class past, like the gasometer and lost most of its nightclubs like the Kingsway.” "We would like to thank the consumers for keeping Chewits alive in the heart of the UK” Cheryl Hindley said: “I too worked at this delicious emporium of filling enducing fabulousness. I had my 16th birthday there and remember other work colleagues clubbing together to present me with a lovely card and a very beautiful silver bracelet.There are many chewy sweets of note from my childhood: Mojos, Fruit Salads, Pacers etc. but Chewits always stand out in my memory because of their really fruity flavours. And they’ve been a firm favourite of children (and adults) for the entirety of their existence as well for, as one of their former slogans went: "No fruit chew chews chewier"! I was on fizzy Chewits and the highlight was getting M&S double Devon rejects from the factory shop.” Lots of people have happy memories of their time working there. “I worked in ‘The Sin Bin’, bagging up loose Chewits during my summer holidays" Jade Tomlinson said: “My dad worked there for years. I remember our cupboards were full of sweets, I don’t like sweets now! Also remember him coming off with a bandaged hand after burning it whilst working!” Don’t forget about your fluffy friends! Give them something to chew on with our dog chews. Some of them will help your dog’s dental health, while others are just delicious.

Visit our FAQs to get answers to our most frequently asked questions. And if what you’re searching for isn’t there, reach out to us! We’re happy to help.Cola then extended the range of flavours even more, Chewits introduced a Sour range and now, there’s a whole variety of flavours. And not just for the Chews, but also for the Juicy Bites, and the Xtreme Range. Was it Play to the whistle when it used to be on Saturdays, which used to be sponsored by Lightwater Valley. I found that an odd match. Lots of other people saw members of their family and friends go to work making Chewits, with the factory playing a big part in their lives.

The most recent four-storey building was built in 1954 with renovation, including new offices, taking place in 2000. In 2009, Chewits launched a programme to help young sporting hopefuls ahead of the London Olympics in 2012. The Chewits Young Sporting Ambassador programme provides financial support and coaching to sponsored athletes. [20] The former Leaf UK Chewits factory on Virginia Street in Southport is demolished, on February 26, 2008. Photo by Gareth JonesPeople who can’t consume gluten can enjoy our Chewits Chews and Juicy Bites range. But Chewits Twists, Wands and Laces all contain wheat and are not suitable for gluten-intolerance. Ice Cream Chewits, originally released in 1989, were re-introduced in 2009 following an online petition. Later, Opal Fruits brought out their own brand of chewits with exciting new flavours [9] and demand expressed on Facebook [10] and Bebo. [9] Television advertising [ edit ] The new-look Chewie the Chewitsaurus, introduced in 2009. In the late 1990s, Chewits experimented with ads showing multiple newscasting dinosaur puppets. The catchphrase advice at the close of each 'broadcast' was to "do it before you chew it". This style of ads was relatively short-lived for Chewits.