Fabio's Gelato, based in Hitchen, has now changed the name of one of its product to 'Fabios Pigs' after it received a letter from M&S asking the family-run firm to change the name of its pig-themed ice cream to something that is not similar to the retailer's 'Percy Pig' sweets.
A dessert parlour has changed the name of its"Perky Pig Gelato" after a request from Marks & Spencer, which said it was similar to its"Percy Pig" sweets.
It continued:"We are keen to resolve this amicably. We would be grateful if you could confirm to us within 14 days of this letter that you have renamed this flavour to one that does not use the PERCY PIG mark or anything similar to it."Fabio Vincenti, the director of the ice cream parlour, captioned the post and said:"Soooooo about that Gelato we made...
A spokesperson from M&S told Sky News:"Percy Pig™ is the nation's favourite pig and he's careful to only put his name on official M&S products.
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