In the swinging sixties, sweets were as popular as ever, but the shelves were filled with all different kinds of sweets, some that the younger generation may recognise and others that they'll never have heard of.
As time passes, new sweets have hit the market, but that doesn't mean that these retro sweets weren't amazing! Have you ever heard a relative reminiscing on the sweets and chocolate bars they used to LOVE as a child? Yes, we have too and that is why we have pulled together a list of our favourite sweets from this amazing decade, the kind of sweets your grandma would have purchased from the tuck shop! We even have hampers and gift boxes on our online sweet shop dedicated to this era... with 1960’s sweet boxes that are retro-themed and include sweets like sherbet lemons, juicy red lips, Sherbet fountain, Parma Violets and Black jacks!
Let's dive in and get curious about this decade of popular sweets.
Aniseed Balls
One of the firm favourites of this era, these hard balls had a strong aniseed flavour and were enjoyed by many.
These shiny, dark balls were the perfect sweet that would last you a long time, and once you got to the middle there was originally a whole rapeseed. This was one of the most popular sweets of the era, and could be described as similar to a 'gobstopper' in sweets that are on our shelves today.
Lemon Heads
These round, lemon flavoured candies have a sweet coating, a sour shell and a burst of hard sweet core. This sour sweet is a fond memory of many peoples childhood and they still make around 500 million lemon heads per year!
Foam Candy Shrimps
Remember a classic pick and mix section? What sweets are there when you picture it? We bet that foam shrimps are right there for the 60s and surrounding decades.
These timeless sweets are simple, but delicious, raspberry flavoured soft sweet in the shape of a shrimp... can you imaging a better sweet?!
These classics were introduced in the 60s and are still just as popular with the young generation now.
Love Hearts
With a great selection of love themed messages and a fabulous flavour, it's no surprise that Love Hearts are still on the shelves of many shops, and we hope that they aren't going anywhere!
They taste sweet and sugary and are a really great sweet from the decade of the 60s.
Opal Fruits
Now known as starburst, this sweet treat has stood the test of time, albeit under a different name. Originally introduced in the swinging 60s and bursting with vibrant flavours like strawberry, lemon, orange, and lime, Opal Fruits are a great retro sweet that is still enjoyed in classrooms.
Fast forward to today, and while the name may have changed to Starburst, the essence of these iconic sweets remains unchanged. Whether you're reminiscing about the 60s or discovering these timeless treats for the first time, Opal Fruits, or Starburst, continue to bring a burst of joy.
