Packaging machine for lollipops and other confectionery

A packaging machine for packaging lollipops provided with a stick and a head in a film/foil sheet, comprising a rotatably driven drum having a series of lollipop holders thereon that clamp the lollipop head, the drum furthermore being provided with a series of film/foil folding means for folding a respective film/foil sheet around the head around a longitudinal centre axis substantially parallel to the stick, the packaging machine for packaging lollipops furthermore comprising a series of twisters for twisting a film/foil tube section protruding in the longitudinal direction of the lollipop head while continuing to clamp the lollipop head and while the drum continues to rotate, wherein the twisters comprise first and second twisting means which twist the film/foil tube sections protruding on either side of the head, viewed in the longitudinal direction, wherein the lollipop holders are arranged on a first disc and the twisters are arranged on at least one second disc, the first and second discs being connected to one another for concomitant rotation.