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We all have memories of visiting a sweet shop, with jars filled with treats lining the walls from floor to ceiling. Colourful candies and retro sweets adorning every corner, and a friendly shopkeeper ready and waiting to weigh out your pick 'n' mix selection. Sweet shops first appeared in British towns in the 1800s (in fact, the oldest sweet shop in the world can be found in Yorkshire). Over the recent years, confectionery has evolved and changed to reflect people's tastes, but retro sweets continue to remain some of the UK's favourite treats, especially for those of us who have...

It’s probably unsurprising that here at the Sweet Hamper Company, we have a bit of a sweet tooth… okay, perhaps that's a slight understatement! We LOVE sweets, candy, chocolate and confectionery. We’re a fan of anything fizzy, fruity, gummy or chocolatey - after all, we wouldn’t be in the business of sweets if we weren’t passionate about them!  We’re proud of the fact that we’re sweet connoisseurs, and we believe that because of this, our sweet hampers, chocolate hampers, chocolate bouquets and other sweet gifts are some of the best around. From retro favourites and pick ‘n’ mix classics, right...

The question of whether sweets contain gluten has become increasingly important in recent years, as awareness of gluten sensitivity, food allergies, autoimmune disorders, and coeliac disease has grown. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and it can trigger adverse reactions in individuals with gluten-related disorders. While it is widely known that many baked goods and pastries contain gluten, there is often confusion about whether or not sweets and tasty treats like jelly beans, cola bottles, gummy bears, milk chocolate, and other confectionery items are safe for those with gluten sensitivities. In this discussion, we will explore the...

These are the world’s top sweets and chocolates to include in your Christmas sweet hampers this year. Our huge range of Christmas sweet boxes makes the perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues. They are stuffed full of a variety of amazing Christmas themed sweets, chocolates, and puddings.   Christmas hampers are really easy and affordable to make! They are also guaranteed to be loved by the recipient. After all, who would say no to a sweet hamper filled with Christmas-themed goodies - especially if you've got a sweet tooth! Read on to find out our top Christmas sweets and Christmas...

There is no denying that candy and confectionery are a significant business in the USA.  The confectionery industry is worth around $500 billion to the country’s economy each year. Almost 80% of Americans say that chocolate and candy are an important part of their emotional well-being… so much so that confectionery is considered an incredibly important part of the American way of life. As a result, it’s no surprise that America is synonymous with ultra-sweet treats and delectable candy - and these goodies have started to make their way to the UK mainland over the past few years. You may...