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There are certain things that have the power to whisk us away from the current moment and, for a split second, to a time long ago. One which just so happens to be our favourite is, of course, retro sweets! With so many popular sweets from years gone by still available today, it is easy to relive your childhood and let the sweet flavours take you back to a simpler time!
Sweet trends have consistently changed over time, so there are retro sweets to tickle everybody’s fancy. Whether you are planning a party, looking for sweet gifts or simply adding some old school charm to your home sweet stash, you can’t go wrong with retro favourites!
You will always find new sweets with innovative twists, but there’s just something about old favourites that is enduring! From pick n mix favourites to those that just remind you of the sweetshop, there are endless retro sweets that are perfect for any occasion.
Obviously, there have been countless sweets that have captured the imaginations and tastebuds of sweet lovers. So it’s no surprise that there is such a variety of retro treats that are still as popular today as they have ever been!
From favourites such as gobstoppers and flying saucers to peanut brittle and so much more, there are endless nostalgic treats available to enjoy today.
A really popular retro sweet is the classic bonbon. These chewy delights come in a host of different flavours to please the taste buds, whilst their array of colours also makes them ideal for parties, sweet gifts and brightening up your home sweet stash!
There are also a host of liquorice sweet options to choose from. Regardless of whether you love them or hate them, liquorice sweets are definitely an old school treat, and are worth adding to a retro candy buffet! Other options include boiled sweets like Werthers Originals, as well as herbal treats such as Fisherman’s Friends.
Some of the most popular brands have brilliant retro picks that are here to help you to turn back time in style. These picks include a host of classics such as Swizzels’ Love Hearts and Parma Violets, Barratt Sherbet Fountains, Haribo Rhubarb & Custards and many, many more!
Jars of sweets lined the shelves of all the classic sweet shops, and you can easily recreate this with Bonds Sweet Jars. With countless options to tickle your fancy, this range is a great starting point for creating that classic sweet shop aesthetic down to a tee. Ideal for parties and events, or even integrating your sweet collection into your décor, Bonds have got your back!
A key aspect of any trip to the sweetshop, pick and mix is at the core of many sweet memories. It will come as no surprise that a wide range of past favourites are still readily available today! If you’re putting on a sweet table for an event, or again want to build the retro sweet shop atmosphere at home, pick n mix sweets are a perfect starting point. The Kingsway range of pick and mix sweets offer great value as well as a wonderful choice of nostalgic options. Their Gold Milk Chocolate Coins, Jelly Beans and Dolly Mixture, for example, would look perfect in sweet jars! There are plenty of other options from your favourite brands too, with favourites like Barratt Mini Foam Bananas, Lion Midget Gems and many more exciting options from down the years.
Here at Wholesale Sweets, our selection of retro favourites will blow you away! You’ll find your all-time favourites in our range that’s bursting with delicious nostalgia. Available in bulk bags, boxes and jars, you can enjoy fantastic value on any confectionery your heart desires! From the most popular chocolate bars to iconic American candy and even baking supplies, we’ve worked hard so we can offer an unbeatable range of your favourites. We love talking about sweets almost as much as we enjoy eating them – so if we can help you with anything at all, contact us and we’ll happily share our expertise.
