Finnish candy manufacturer Panda has stopped production of its popular Liqueur candies. The decision affects the entire Liqueur candy assortment produced at their Vaajakoskella facility in Jyväskylä. The candies featured brandy, punch, cherry, and rum flavors.
Panda's online store has already sold out of the remaining inventory. Customers can no longer purchase these traditional Finnish confections.
Lotta Roittok, communications manager for Orkla Finland which owns Panda, explained the decision in an email statement. She said the discontinuation is part of ongoing product development efforts. The company aims to better align with changing consumer preferences and taste trends.
This move reflects broader shifts in the Nordic confectionery market. Many traditional sweets are being phased out as manufacturers respond to health-conscious consumers. The liqueur-flavored candies represented a classic Finnish treat that now joins other discontinued traditional products.
What does this mean for Finnish candy lovers? The disappearance of these liqueur candies leaves a gap in the market for adult-oriented confections. While companies must adapt to changing tastes, some consumers will undoubtedly miss these distinctive flavors that represented a piece of Finnish food heritage.