Nostalgic Blog

Chocolate is without a doubt, one of the most favoured sweet treats across all generations. If you're feeling indecisive, chocolate pick and mix sweets are the foolproof options! From Chocolate Brazils to Chocolate Limes, there is something for all chocolate lovers in a bag of pick and mix! Whether you prefer simple plain chocolate with no extra frills or something fancy such as Raspberry Ruffles - we've got you covered with our chocolate pick and mix favourites.   THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE PICK AND MIX Chocolate has been a part of pick and mix sweet history since the early 1900s w..

We're often asked if we sell pick and mix sweets in bulk. Well of course we do! Whether it is a children's party, a wedding, or another large event - everyone likes pick and mix sweets!  Our products are available in a variety of sizes; from 250g individual bags to large bags of up to 3kg - now that's pick and mix in bulk. with our bulk pick and mix options, it's easy to make sure there is enough for everyone!   Here are our most popular pick and mix sweets to buy in bulk:   FIZZY BUBBLEGUM BOTTLES (Available in 3kg bags) One of the nation's favourite pick and mix s..

Feeling like cutting down on the number of animal products you're eating or have special dietary requirements?

We've got you and your sweet cravings covered!

Which sweets make our top 10 list?

Between January and Easter each year, there is one gooey, chocolatey classic sweet which outsells every other at this time of year. We are, of course, talking about the Cadbury Crème Egg. Whilst we love a Crème Egg on its own, they’re also super versatile and can be used in many bakes including rocky road and trifles. Our favourite though is the classic Cadbury Crème Egg Brownie and we’ve added the recipe below for you to enjoy! Our Crème Egg Brownie recipe makes the Crème Egg even more chocolatey, what’s not to love? If you want to make your own Crème Egg Brownies, then give our recipe ..

We love sweets. There, we said it. But many of our yummiest treats are not only great to enjoy on their own but are also fabulous to bake with. One of our favourite recipes to knock-up in the kitchen is our Haribo cupcakes (or Haribo buns if you prefer). Our Haribo cupcakes are a classic vanilla cupcake topped with creamy, colourful icing and finally, decorated with your favourite Haribo sweets. Why not try different combinations from cola bottles, gummy bears, or even add the ‘cherry on top’ with the classic Haribo cherry sweet. Whether you are baking for a special occasion such as a bi..

Go Green for St Patrick’s Day with our favourite Green Sweets   Usually, when people talk about going green they’re referring to reducing their carbon footprint. We’re all for that, which is why we’ve put together some info on how bulk buying sweets for parties and events is more environmentally friendly compared to individual orders. However, in this instance, we’re being very literal, as St Patrick’s Day is all about the colour green and our favourite green (or Irish) sweets …   The Emerald Isle Ireland has been associated with green for a long time, to the extent th..

Did you get the 1990’s music reference in the title? See more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF2ayWcJfxo When I say hmmm I don’t mean it in a good way… these are things where manufacturers seemed hell-bent on spoiling really good things with rubbish options. For instance… (and I was going to paste a picture here but clearly the manufacturers have now got the hint and the offending articles don’t exist anymore)… Jam tarts – the ones you buy at the shops… (but which clearly I haven’t bought for ages!)… Red one = Delicious Yellow one = Delicious But the green ones… Why..

What happened each December, about now, that got us so excited?

How many of these classic ads do you remember from your childhood?

What's missing today which was abundant when we were little?

Dare you take on my fiendish quiz? (evil laugh!)

How times have changed... thank goodness.

The battle of "new and improved" vs "classic original recipe".

Know whose eyes these are? Will you do so well with the other 20 sets of eyes in my latest fiendish quiz?