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The sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and you're ready to hit the beach for a day of fun in the sun. But before you pack your bags and head out the door, make sure you've got the right snacks to keep you fuelled for your beach day adventure. From salty to sweet, here are the top sweet treats and summer dessert recipes you'll want to bring along for a perfect summer beach day. Ice Poles Nothing screams summer like an icy cold popsicle on a hot day. Whether you prefer fruity or creamy, there's a popsicle out there...

Sweets and kids go together like rhubarb and custard or strawberries and cream. And unsurprisingly, a sweet or chocolate gift 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! For kids (and big kids alike) a surprise parcel arriving on the doorstep is a wonderful way to brighten their day!  With their delicious flavours and bright colours, chocolate, sweets, and other candies have always been a popular gifting choice. The...

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...