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There’s always something new in the sweet world! We’ve found the most exciting trends to look out for the next time you’re on the hunt for a sweet treat! Some of these are reinventions of the old classics and others are a little bit more out there… Whatever you fancy, we’ll help you find the perfect on-trend dessert.  Read on to find out who the new [sweet] kids on the block are! Dessert Boards This new food trend is basically a reinterpretation of the charcuterie board. Instead of gorgeous cured meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, olives, nuts, and jams, the dessert...

There are certain sweets that are known around the world. Whether these are cola bottles or similar gummy options that are around, with fruity flavours and tasty packaging, some flavors are well known. Today, though, we're going to talk about a treat or two out there that's a little unusual. Far be it from us to decry that these sweet options don't fill a niche, but they are a little rare and odd. Here at the Sweet Hamper Company, we're trying to incorporate as many of these rare finds into our sweet and chocolate hampers. First of all, we're going...

The next stop on our encyclopaedia journey takes us to letter J. The below list of sweet goodies are all sweets beginning with J and some of them feature in our delectable range of sweet hampers. If you think we're missing anything off or would like your brand adding to the list please do drop us a message! Without further ado;  Jawbreakers Originally from the UK and is also known as a ‘Gobstopper’. A Jawbreaker, as the name suggests is a super hard candy that if you bite into it too quickly will break your jaw, or more likely a...

Why Bring American Sweets Home?  American candy is some of the best in the world. Unfortunately, it’s not readily available in the United Kingdom. We’ve created a list of the best American candy to take home with you. Whether you’re visiting for the holiday season or returning home after a holiday - this list is perfect for you.  Don't forget, there's no need to go all the way to American for American fix. We have a specialist range of American Sweets right here at the Sweet Hamper Company. How to Bring American Candy Home You’ll want to stock up on...

In this months edition of the Sweet Hamper Company encyclopaedia we take a look at sweets beginning with the letter I. There are more than you might think and we've highlighted a few of these below. Maybe you'll spot a few sweets you've not tried before and learn something new about sweets :)   IBC Root Beer Barrels IBC Root Beer Barrels are the nostalgic hard candy that tastes like everyone's favourite Root Beer, IBC. They were first introduced in 1919 in the first days of prohibition and have been a favourite candy in America since then. The Root Beer...