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Posted on: December 18 2014

In recent years, traditional sweets have made a comeback. Despite all the wacky sweets that are created today, traditional sweets are still the most delicious and are full of nostalgia, always bringing back fond childhood memories.

Sugared Almonds are some of the most popular traditional sweets and come in a range of different pastel colours. They date back to Roman times, where they used to celebrate weddings and births with them. However, in those days, honey was used instead of sugar and it was not until the 15th century in Italy when the modern Sugared Almonds were produced. Nowadays, Sugared Almonds are often given to guests at weddings and different colours are used to celebrate...

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Posted on: December 12 2014

As a gift, table decoration or stocking filler, retro sweets are a delicious way to get into the Christmas spirit and personalised sweets are a perfect way to add a unique twist. Here are our top 5 personalised sweets for Christmas:

1. Personalised Christmas jars are packed with traditional retro sweets including Fizzers, Black Jacks and Parma Violets as well as festive treats including Candy Canes and Christmas chocolates. You can then add your own message to make it extra special, a perfect Secret Santa present or gift for a loved one. They’re packed with variety and guaranteed to keep anyone with a sweet tooth satisfied until well into the New Year!


2. Fruit rock is a fun and...

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Posted on: December 10 2014

Research has shown that taste triggers and creates memories. If 93% of all communication is non-verbal, then why not let our branded confectionery do the sweet talking for your business!

Businesses are always looking for new and innovative ways to make themselves stand out from the crowd. Retro sweets are a fun way to advertise your business and to get your customer’s attention. Personalised sweets are a popular promotional product and can come in the form of a bag, a lolly, a chocolate bar and more, all branded with your business logo or a design of your choice. From boiled sweets to candy necklaces, the options are endless, or why not choose sweets that match the business colour...

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Posted on: December 05 2014

The festive season is quickly approaching; the decorations are up and Christmas songs are being played on the radio. But there is still the annual dilemma of what to give everyone?

There is always someone, whether it’s a family member or a friend, who is near impossible to buy for and has you desperately searching to get them something new and exciting year after year. Purchasing traditional sweets online is a great way to give someone a unique and special gift this Christmas. Our Christmas personalised sweets jars are packed with retro sweets including Wham bars and Black Jacks as well as festive favourites such as Candy Canes that are sure to satisfy even the fussiest of relatives....

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Posted on: December 01 2014

Shopping can be a stressful experience. From the traffic, to the crowds, to the queues, there are so many things that often make it a hectic and difficult. But it doesn’t need to be! Thanks to modern technology, the shopping experience has never been easier. Nowadays we can buy sweets online and they’re just a click away. However there is still the problem of what sweets to buy? Retro sweets are perfect as a gift, for an event or as a sneaky self purchase and can be bought quickly and easily at the press of a button. You don’t even have to move from your sofa!

Buying retro sweets online is the only place that will allow you to buy as little or as much as you want: you can choose from...

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