Wholesale candy tubs aren’t just bulk boxes of sweets; they’re the secret weapon of every successful confectionery store. They keep your shelves stocked with customer favourites, offer unbeatable value, and give you the flexibility to create mixes that boost profits.
The only challenge?
With so many tubs out there, knowing which ones to choose can feel overwhelming. Should you go classic with Haribo, stock up on lollipops for party bags, or try something retro that taps into nostalgia?
In this guide, we’ll show you why tubs are a must-have for every retailer, highlight the best-selling options (including Haribo, lollies, and chocolates), and share insider tips for maximising your sales.
Why you need to invest in wholesale candy tubs
Wholesale candy tubs are ideal for confectionery stores, because they’re available at large discounts and enable you to create your own collections. Let’s take a look at the many benefits they offer.
Value for money
When you buy in bulk, you save money. Instead of worrying about costs, you can access large tubs of high-quality sweets for a fraction of the price you’d usually spend. But, you also get to maintain high mark-ups, which means you can make a healthy profit.
Shelf life
When you buy loose pick and mix sweets, they have a shelf life. However, tubs are pre-sealed, which means they have a longer shelf life and remain fresh.
So, even during times when you’re attracting fewer customers - which is common for all retailers, you won’t need to replace your stock.
Flexibility
Candy tubs aren’t just for confectionery stores; people buy them for their personal confectionery collection. For example, parents might stock up on them for a children's party, while they’re popular options for seasonal holidays, including Christmas and Halloween.
Plus, if a company runs an event, they may have large tubs of confectionery where people can fill their own bags of sweets.
What are the best-selling candy tubs?
You’ll find a vast selection of candy tubs on our website, each brand offering something unique. Sure, we’ve got Haribo and other popular brands, but our tubs also cater to specific dietary needs, ensuring your customers are happy.
Haribo tubs
Almost everyone in the UK has heard of Haribo, and its jelly sweets are popular among people of all ages. You’ll find classic tubs like Starmix and Tangfastics anywhere, but we aim to give our customers a more unique experience.
Our best-selling Haribo tubs include:
- Giant Dummies: With their large size and fruity flavours, Giant Dummies never fail to fly off the shelves.
- Heart Throbs: How often have you gone through a pack of Haribo Starmix to find the hearts and egg sweets? Well, your customers won’t need to when you stock up on an entire tub of the ultra-popular Heart Throbs.
- Happy Cherries: Another all-time favourite is Happy Cherries sweets, available in a 780g tub.
- Terrific Turtles: As a relatively new addition to the Haribo range, Terrific Turtles combine a jelly and foam sweet into one delicious creation.
- Maoam: While many Haribo sweets come in jelly and foam formats, Maoam Stripes and Bloxx sweets have a chewy texture and come in numerous flavours.
Top Tip: If you’re catering to customers with dietary needs, you can find alternatives to Haribo, including Bebeto Sweet Tubs, which are halal-friendly.
Lollipops
Lollipops are one of those sweets that never fail to go out of fashion. They’re popular for events and often a favourite in children’s party bags. But which lollipop tubs will you choose?
- Swizzels Drumsticks Lollies: Swizzels Drumsticks are a British institution with chewy textures and fruity flavours.
- Chupa Chups: Chupa Chups is the Haribo of the lollipop world, offering an array of flavours, from traditional fruity flavours to sour tongue tinglers.
- Retro Lollipops: Remember those trips to the seaside? You can recreate them for your customers with Rainbow Dummy Lollipop tubs or traditional Rainbow Spiral Lollies.
Belts and pencil tubs
Belts and pencils are another classic, and you can choose between a range of flavours. For example, Sweetzone has traditional fruity flavours, including Blue Raspberry, Strawberry and Apple.
Or you can choose fizzy belts with their unique sour flavours. Popular options include Strawberry, Watermelon, and Cola.
Chocolate tubs
While many people associate wholesale sweet tubs with traditional confectionery, it’s important to remember that chocolate tubs are also a must-have.
For example, Whitaker's Chocolate Creams are popular among older customers and come in flavours including Pink Gin, Violet Creams, and Ginger Creams. Or, opt for classic pick and mix chocolates, including Jazzies.
Things to consider when choosing wholesale candy tubs
With so many wholesale sweet tubs to choose from, knowing which are right for your store can be challenging. Here are the most important things to consider before making a decision.
Who are your customers?
Think about the kind of customers you usually attract. For example, if you’re a retro sweet store, you should focus on stocking up on lollipops and chocolates. However, if your customers have dietary needs, then Bebeto tubs are a great option.
Consider your budget
Wholesale prices can be tempting, and it’s easy to overstock your store, but you should focus on finding a balance between ensuring your customers can pick their favourite sweets and maintaining your budget.
Check for quality
Quality is essential when you’re buying wholesale candy tubs, so make sure that you check the wholesaler carefully and read customer reviews. Appleton Sweets is one of the UK’s longest-running wholesalers, and we have thousands of five-star customer reviews.
Attracting customers with wholesale candy tubs
Wholesale candy tubs are highly versatile for confectionery stores, because you can do a lot with them. Knowing your customer base can help you market the sweets effectively and ensure plenty of sales:
- Pick and Mix: We all love a bag of pick and mix, and your customers can enjoy choosing their own sweets. Plus, you get to make a profit while they enjoy a selection of fan favourites.
- Personalised Jars: When you stock up on candy tubs, grab some empty jars and let customers fill them with custom sweets. You can even offer personalised labels.
- Multi-Buys: Another way to guarantee sales is by offering multi-buy deals. For example, you can offer two bags of pick and mix for one, or other deals to attract customers.
Final thoughts
No matter which wholesale candy tubs you choose to invest in, you can guarantee that they’ll keep your customers happy and ensure your store continues to generate plenty of sales.
Shopping with Appleton Sweets gives you access to the best wholesale confectionery deals at great prices.
Plus, we have no minimum order amounts and offer free UK delivery when you spend £500. View our collection today, and please get in touch with us if you need advice.