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Are you an adventurous soul? Do you want to put your taste buds to the test? Are you prepared to push your boundaries? If you answered yes to all these questions, you’ll want to read on! Don't forget to check out our sweet hampers as a number of our gifts include those classic jelly beans! Black Pepper Peppery, spicy goodness in a jelly bean? If you always add an extra teaspoon or two to your meal, you may like this funky jelly bean flavour. It’s earthy, pungent, and intense, just like black pepper!  Bubble Gum This one is for bubble...

One of the joys of childhood is indulging in chocolates. It doesn’t matter how old you get- the gooey chocolatey inside and the crispy crunch of the shell have you craving it on your best and worst days!  Chocolates are the world’s most popular and widely-shared snack. They’re a must whenever anyone is celebrating! We have chocolate hampers in formal and informal events. Whether it’s summer or winter, they taste equally delicious. New chocolate trends come and go but there are a few cult classics which have lasted over the years. These have been around for hundreds of years and...

There’s always something new in the sweet world! We’ve found the most exciting trends to look out for the next time you’re on the hunt for a sweet treat! Some of these are reinventions of the old classics and others are a little bit more out there… Whatever you fancy, we’ll help you find the perfect on-trend dessert.  Read on to find out who the new [sweet] kids on the block are! Dessert Boards This new food trend is basically a reinterpretation of the charcuterie board. Instead of gorgeous cured meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, olives, nuts, and jams, the dessert...

The next stop on our encyclopaedia journey takes us to letter J. The below list of sweet goodies are all sweets beginning with J and some of them feature in our delectable range of sweet hampers. If you think we're missing anything off or would like your brand adding to the list please do drop us a message! Without further ado;  Jawbreakers Originally from the UK and is also known as a ‘Gobstopper’. A Jawbreaker, as the name suggests is a super hard candy that if you bite into it too quickly will break your jaw, or more likely a...

Why Bring American Sweets Home?  American candy is some of the best in the world. Unfortunately, it’s not readily available in the United Kingdom. We’ve created a list of the best American candy to take home with you. Whether you’re visiting for the holiday season or returning home after a holiday - this list is perfect for you.  Don't forget, there's no need to go all the way to American for American fix. We have a specialist range of American Sweets right here at the Sweet Hamper Company. How to Bring American Candy Home You’ll want to stock up on...