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As chocolate connoisseurs and experts in all things candy, the team at the Sweet Hamper Company are always on the front foot when it comes to spotting the latest chocolate and sweet trends. And 2021 is no exception. After the pandemic hit, the whole world was affected by the new normal... and it’s had an effect on the way we enjoy sweet treats, confectionery and chocolate.  In this article we'll take a look through the top five sweet and chocolate trends to keep your eye on in 2021. Letterbox gifting As a result of restrictions in the UK, many people...

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...

With more and more people turning to a plant based diet and shunning products containing animal derivatives, the question on everyone’s lips is ‘what sweets are vegan?’ As candy connoisseurs, it's a question the team at the Sweet Hamper Company get asked time after time. And often, people don’t realise that not all sweets are vegan friendly. It would be easy to think that all sweets are suitable for vegans… after all with their fruity flavours, bright colours and sugary taste, candies it can be hard to believe that some of our favourite sweets in the UK contain animal products...

For any special occasion, presenting the lucky person with their own sweet hamper bursting with sweet treats is a great way to celebrate! Whether it's a birthday, Christmas, or just because, it's an easy to make and thoughtful gift. Piecing together what makes a brilliant hamper can feel like solving a challenging puzzle, especially with the abundance of amazing products available. The best thing about this gift is that it's completely customisable, putting all the power in your hands. You can introduce your loved ones to sweets from across the pond or fill the hamper with their favourite sweet treats....

Sweets and kids go together like rhubarb and custard or strawberries and cream. And unsurprisingly, a sweet or chocolate hamper bursting with delectable treats is a failsafe way to delight the children on their birthday, Christmas, Easter, Halloween... or any other special occasion for that matter. After all, who needs an excuse to enjoy candy?! We certainly don't! With many people unable to spend time with friends and family over the past year as a result of the pandemic, more and more of us are getting gifts delivered to each other. We may not be able to personally give our...