Are you wondering which wholesale sweets to buy in 2025? It’s been an exciting year so far at Appleton’s, and our customers have been filling up their baskets in massive amounts.
We stock a range of options, from wholesale gummy sweets to traditional boiled sweets—but which options are top sellers?
Find out here as we reveal what’s hot right now. Get ready to fill up your basket and make some sales.
Sugar-free sweets
With obesity an ongoing problem in the UK, many people are seeking healthier alternatives to their favourite confectionery. Due to high consumer demand, our sugar-free confectionery collection has grown significantly this year.
Whether you have a traditional confectionery store or offer a wide range of sweet brands, not having a sugar-free collection means you’re missing out on potential profits.
Let’s explore some of the best sugar-free brands available at Appleton’s.
Astra
Astra is one of the smaller confectionery brands, but we love the company’s unique take on Haribo sweets. You’ll find a range of sugar-free fan favourites here, including Cola Bottles and Gummy Bears.
Or how about traditional Fruit Salad gummies? Each 1.5 kg bag costs just £9.99, making it easy to stock up.
DeBron
Most people who enjoy sugar-free sweets have heard of DeBron, and the brand offers plenty of delicious confectionery options. Popular sweets include Cola Bottles, Cherry Gums, and Wine Gums - all costing £12.49 for 1 kg.
You’ll also find plenty of delicious liquorice sweets ideal for customers who love strong flavours.
Wholesale Halal sweets
Halal sweets have grown in popularity recently, with more people looking for confectionery that aligns with their religion. We’ve expanded our collection of wholesale sweets to ensure that each customer can benefit from tasty treats.
Here’s what’s hot in our Halal collection.
Bebeto
Bebeto is one of the biggest providers of Halal sweets, and your customers will find plenty of favourites to choose from. For example, you can stock up on Cola Bottles, Cherry Lips, Fizzy Blue Bottles, and Fizzy Peach Hearts—all costing £6.49 for 2kg.
Many of these sweets are recreations of fan favourites such as Haribo, so you can be sure they’ll fly off the shelves.
Brain Blasterz
Fans of intense flavours will love Brain Blasterz, the candy creations that are both Halal and vegan.
The Brain Blasterz Candy Brain Bitz reminds us of classic Nerds and comes in sour fruit flavours, while Brain Burnerz are perfect for people who love to push their limits. And let’s not forget the epic Ice Candy tubs, which add a frosty twist.
Dulce Plus
Dulce Plus is renowned for making tasty gummy Halal sweets; you’ll find plenty of options to tempt your customers. One of the most popular sweets from the brand is the giant cable collection, which includes Cola, Bubblegum, and Sour Apple.
Or how about Dulce Plus Cherries? We’ve also got the hugely popular Jelly Bones. There’s so much on offer here, and you can grab massive discounts.
Sherbet sweets
Sherbet may be one of the most retro sweets out there, but it’s still an all-time classic. Our sherbet collection continues to be a top seller at Appleton’s.
Whether you have a traditional sweet shop or love selling new creations, we’ve got a variety of sherbet sweets available, including the ever-popular Dib Dab sweets.
However, in 2025, one sherbet sweet is getting most of the attention: Sherbet Blocks. Van-Vliet offers both Vanilla and Fizzy Strawberry Sherbet Blocks, costing £12.99 for a 200-count.
Marshmallows
Nothing beats a marshmallow, does it? Whether your customers like eating them from the bag, putting them on their hot chocolate, dipping them in melted chocolate, or toasting them, we’ve got a vast selection of wholesale marshmallow sweets available.
However, in 2025, our loyal customers have been filling up their carts with one of the most popular marshmallow types around: Flumps. We’ve got the traditional Barratt Large Flumps, with a 50 count costing £12.49.
Or, you can mix it up and stock up on the hugely popular Flumps Candy Floss Tubs.
Wholesale sweet jars
You can’t go wrong with some good old-fashioned wholesale sweet jars. From retro classics that continue to be top sellers to modern creations, these jars are perfect for confectionery stores. Here’s what’s selling in 2025.
Millions Sweet Jars
No matter how old someone is, you can guarantee one thing: they’ll love Millions. With their delicious fruity flavours and chewy textures, you’re sure to make some sales. However, the Millions Jars offer more flexibility, as your customers can enjoy a pick-and-mix experience.
Choose between a variety of flavours, including Bubblegum, Strawberry, and Raspberry Millions.
Barnett’s
Our customers can take advantage of low prices across the entire range, including Pear Drops, Sherbet Strawberry, and Clove Drops.
Empty sweet jars
OK, empty jars aren’t the most exciting option on our website, but they allow you to create perfect combinations for your customers. We offer a range of sweet jar sizes, making it easy for you to find the right options for your store.
From MPS Large Sweet Jars to Victorian Jars, there’s something for every confectionery store.
Kingsway sweets
Looking for more affordable alternatives to Haribo? Kingsway offers plenty of delicious confectionery, including Jelly Teddy Bears, Fizzy Bubblegum Bottles, Twin Cherries, and other jelly sweets, at just £12.99 for 3kg.
Or how about the infamous candy jewellery? We’ve got Kingsway Candy Necklaces and Watches, which are always popular with younger children.
Ready to stock up your store?
So, now that you know what’s trending in 2025, you’ll have plenty of inspiration for your confectionery store. Whether you’re a national retailer, have a small business, or are just getting started, shopping with Appleton’s gives you access to superior quality confectionery at low prices.
Stock up today and take advantage of free UK delivery on orders over £500. Placing a test order? No problem! We don’t have minimum order fees, ensuring our customers can enjoy saving money.
Our customer service team is also always on hand if you need advice. Please contact us today.