Blog Archive, February, 2015

Posted on: February 27 2015

Retro sweets are something that many people associate with their childhoods and often bring a sense of nostalgia and reminiscence. However, many people have rediscovered the wonder and joy of retro sweets and they are now as popular as ever.

There are always new more colourful, sourer or weirder sweets being invented, so how come classic retro sweets are always our favourite option? Retro sweets remind us of our childhoods - a time where we could be carefree and life was simple. Now whenever we eat retro sweets, we associate them with memories of these happy times we enjoyed as a child. Some of the most popular traditional retro sweets include Fizzy Fish - Brightly coloured, fish...

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Posted on: February 20 2015

Are you throwing a themed party? Whatever the theme, traditional sweets are a perfect way to make your party a good one and if you buy traditional sweets online it is quick and easy and less planning for you.

Party bags are a great way to impress your guests and let them take a piece of the party home with them. We offer a wide variety of themed party bags, from Retro Love themed to a Casino themed bag, there is something to sweeten every themed party. For example, our Scary Party Bag, filled with gruesome goodies such as Jelly Fangs and Dracula Teeth, would be perfect for a Halloween party. Or what about our Groovy Party Bag for a 60’s themed party? Packed full of brightly coloured...

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Posted on: February 18 2015

Everybody loves retro sweets - the tangy ones, the chocolatey ones or the chewy ones - there is something for everyone to enjoy. The wide variety of sweets makes them a perfect gift, whatever the occasion. When giving retro sweets as a gift, why not add an extra special touch? Personalised sweets create a unique and individual present that is sure to be memorable as well as delicious!

Personalised sweet jars are filled to the brim with popular traditional and retro sweets that will tickle your taste buds and are made to suit a range of different themes. For example, the Birthday Personalised Sweet Jar is packed with retro sweets including Drumsticks, Flumps, Fizzers and more that will...

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Posted on: February 13 2015

Everyone’s parents have favourite childhood stories that they like to tell time after time. Why not give them a trip down memory lane and bring those memories back to life with traditional sweets?

Your parents may have a favourite sweet from their school days, or may simply have a sweet tooth for anything. From mouth-watering chocolate treats to tongue tingling sour sweets, there is something for everyone to enjoy. One of the most popular traditional sweets are Gobstoppers. These brightly coloured delights are a childhood classic and are sure to reignite memories of being a child and seeing how long they will last or what colour they will turn your tongue! Perfect for sharing with the...

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Posted on: February 06 2015

Branded confectionery is an innovative marketing tool that will guarantee to wow clients and customers as well as promoting your business.

Customised Boiled Sweets are one of the most popular options of branded confectionery. The colour, flavour, pattern and even the centre of the sweet can be chosen by you, to suit your business and maximise the marketing impact that these delicious treats will have. For example, why not customize the sweets to match the colour schemes of your business, so next time a customer sees this colour or reaches into their pocket to find a boiled sweet they will remember your business.

Aside from being a unique and fun promotional method, branded...

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