| Type | Privately Owned |
|---|---|
| Industry | Confectionery |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder(s) | Mike Stevens, Dan Shrimpton |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Chewing Gum, Mints |
| Website | peppersmith.co.uk |
Peppersmith is a UK based confectionery company specialising in natural chewing gum and mint products.
The company itself is independent, based in London and was founded in 2009 by Mike Stevens and Dan Shrimpton, both former employees of Innocent drinks.[1]
Peppersmith chewing gum is made from real mint, natural chicle and contains no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, no aspartame and no petro-chemical bases. Sweetened using Xylitol Peppersmith gum is also accredited by the British Dental Health Foundation for being actively good for teeth. [2].
Each pack of Peppersmith gum includes a pack of disposal papers to avoid unnecessary litter. [3].
Peppersmith gum is available in Peppermint and Spearmint varieties. According to their website Cinnamon and Fish and Chip flavours are also mooted for release in the future.[4]
In March 2010 Peppersmith launched a new range of mint (candy) products. Like the gum the Fresh Mints are made from real English mint are sugar free, contain no artificial flavours, colours, preservatives or aspartame and are also accredited by the British Dental Health Foundation.[5]
The two Fresh Mints flavours available are 'Fine English Peppermint' and 'Sicilian Lemon and Fine English Peppermint'. [6]