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In 1975, Popping Candy (also known as Pop Rocks) shocked people across the globe as it was introduced to the Sweet World by Pop Rocks Candy Company. Popping Candy was first invented by a chemist called William Mitchell, whose job was to create innovative food products to capture consumers' attention. Mitchell conducted a science experiment with sugar, lactose, and corn syrup. By exposing this mixture to pressurised carbon dioxide gas, Popping Candy was born: a sweet treat that crackles and pops in your mouth. This candy faced widespread popularity across the world because of the novelty and fun experience it...

The lead up to Valentine’s Day is here, a time of celebrating love and affection. Each year, as February 14th approaches, we all share the same desire: to find the perfect gift for our cherished partner. Whether that’s a sweet gift or an experience, knowing where to start can be daunting. Valentine’s Day is a happy occasion full of romance and love, and we don’t want the pressure of gift-giving to overshadow it. We've compiled a list of expert tips on how to find the perfect Valentine’s, or Galentine's Day gifts for your loved one. After reading this guide, you’ll...

Sweets have been an integral part of our lives, carrying with them a rich tapestry of history and tradition. From old fashioned sweets to those that make up our shelves today, the history of sweets in the UK goes far beyond the trendy vibrant packaging and the multi million pound industry we have become accustomed with. Many of the retro sweets that you know and enjoy today used to be called something different. You may remember the sweet treats you loved as a child in their original form, or maybe the brand changes came way back in the day, and...

Around the world, 25 million people cut out meat consumption during the month of January by taking part in the vegan lifestyle movement, Veganuary. The appeal of a plant based diet is growing, and the month of January gets people from all around the world involved. Vegan products and vegan options are filling our shelves and are becoming more widely available, and sought after. During this month, you have to cut our meat products, and anything with ingredients in it that are derived from animals, unfortunately, this does rule out a few sweet treats, but don't worry, there are plenty...

We've come to the end of our alphabet of sweets and at the final three letters - X, Y and Z. At the Sweet Hamper Company, we love nothing more than a sweet treat, and our incredible A-Z of candy has showcased some of our ultimate favourite candies and sugar filled delights. This final category is probably the most difficult to discover sweets which begin with these letters, however our team has as worked hard to find delicious candy and chocolate bars which ticks the boxes. In our sugar-coated journey, we've explore the lesser-known treasures with a twist and familiar...