The decline of Quality Street: How iconic British sweets founded by Yorkshire family are now packed with palm oil and 'harmful' additives - as customers say they 'taste like wax'

Daily Mail - Nov 13, 2026

While some sweets - such as the iconic green triangle - have stood the test of time, traditional favourites like the Gooseberry Cream and Fig Fancy have been long-since replaced to suit a more modern palette.

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