M&S rebrands Midget Gems to avoid offending people with dwarfism

The retailer has rebranded its version of the confectionery as Mini Gems following a campaign by a disability academic
The sweets have been rebranded Mini Gems (M&S/PA)
The sweets have been rebranded Mini Gems (M&S/PA)
Thu, 13 Jan, 2022 - 17:34
Josie Clarke, PA Consumer Affairs Correspondent

Marks and Spencer has changed the name of its popular Midget Gems sweets to avoid offending people with dwarfism.

The retailer has rebranded its version of the confectionery as Mini Gems following a campaign by a disability academic.

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