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Confectioner Golden Casket sees silver lining in ‘prudent’ pricing

Greenock confectionery manufacturer Golden Casket, the company behind Millions and Halfpounders, suffered a dip in profits last year but highlighted its still-robust performance in a tough market.

And 79-year-old Douglas Rae, who founded the business more than 50 years ago and owns nearly 83% of it, hammered home his intention to continue to run it for several more years before handing over to son and production director Crawford.