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It’s probably unsurprising that here at the Sweet Hamper Company, we have a bit of a sweet tooth… okay, perhaps that's a slight understatement! We LOVE sweets, candy, chocolate and confectionery. We’re a fan of anything fizzy, fruity, gummy or chocolatey - after all, we wouldn’t be in the business of sweets if we weren’t passionate about them!  We’re proud of the fact that we’re sweet connoisseurs, and we believe that because of this our sweet hampers, chocolate hampers, chocolate bouquets and other sweet gifts are some of the best around. From retro favourites and pick ‘n’ mix classics, right...

Kids love nothing more than opening up a box full of surprises and goodies. From sweets, chocolate and other confectionery, to toys and games, kids hampers can come in all shapes, sizes and varieties. For children, lifting the lid on a kids sweet hamper can be like discovering a treasure chest of treats, and it’s always rewarding to see their little faces light up as they rummage through the box and marvel at everything inside it. Kids hampers can be versatile and bespoke, and can be filled with all sorts of their favourite products. You can even get crafty yourself and make...

The 1970s was the decade of disco, platform shoes and bright colours. This 10 year period is synonymous with all things funky, when bands such as ABBA, Elton John and the Bee Gees were topping the Top of the Pops charts, original Mini’s ruled the roads and bell-bottoms were everywhere on the catwalk.  The era was also characterised by some groovy sweets, candy and confectionery, with some of these retro sweets still favourites to this very day. Our experts at the Sweet Hamper Company have been taking a trip down memory lane to uncover some of the 1970s top selling...

With more and more people turning to a plant based diet and shunning products containing animal derivatives, the question on everyone’s lips is ‘what sweets are vegan?’ As candy connoisseurs, it's a question the team at the Sweet Hamper Company get asked time after time. And often, people don’t realise that not all sweets are vegan friendly. It would be easy to think that all sweets are suitable for vegans… after all with their fruity flavours, bright colours and sugary taste, candies it can be hard to believe that some of our favourite sweets in the UK contain animal products...

For any special occasion, presenting the lucky person with their own sweet hamper bursting with sweet treats is a great way to celebrate! Whether it's a birthday, Christmas, or just because, it's an easy to make and thoughtful gift. Piecing together what makes a brilliant hamper can feel like solving a challenging puzzle, especially with the abundance of amazing products available. The best thing about this gift is that it's completely customisable, putting all the power in your hands. You can introduce your loved ones to sweets from across the pond or fill the hamper with their favourite sweet treats....