Top Pick and Mix Sweets for Festival Parties
Planning a festival party? You’ll want to focus on bringing joy to the event with music, decorations, and - of course - food. Creating a pick-and-mix table is the perfect...
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Haribo, Lollipops & More: A Retailer’s Guide to Wholesale Candy Tubs
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...
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How to Launch a Side Hustle with Bulk Sweets
Dreaming of extra income but don’t want the stress of a second job? A side hustle could be your answer, and few ideas are as fun (or as profitable) as...
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Creative Ways to Use Sweet Jars for Gifting and Events
Sweet jars are one of our most popular products for confectionery store owners and individual customers with a sweet tooth. They’re packed with delicious sweets and chocolates, including retro hard-boiled...
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Top Sugar-Free Sweets You Can Still Enjoy Without The Guilt
Sugar-free confectionery isn’t just a trend, it’s one of the fastest-growing categories in the UK sweet market. From diabetic-friendly gummies to sugar-free chocolate and boiled classics, today’s ranges deliver authentic...
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Top Cadbury Gifts You Can Order Online
Best Cadbury gifts to order online? Think hampers, selection boxes, kids’ Freddo kits, and extra-large personalised Dairy Milk bars. In this guide, we reveal some of the best Cadbury gifts...
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Why Sweet Jars Are the Perfect Retro Gift for Any Age
Sweets aren’t just treats; they’re perfect gifts when you need a no-fail option. Plenty of delicious sweets are available, but retro sweet jars have a nostalgic appeal. People of all...
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Why Cadbury Chocolate Is Still the UK’s Favourite Treat
Did you know the average Brit eats over 7 kg of chocolate a year, and much of it is Cadbury? From its first creamy Dairy Milk bar in 1905 to...
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Why Sugar-Free Sweets Are So Popular (And Which Ones to Try First)
Did you know that UK sugar consumption has fallen by over 10% in the past five years as more of us swap sweet treats for sugar-free alternatives? From fitness fanatics...
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The Best Sweets for Seasonal Sales: What to Stock for Each Holiday
No matter the season, one thing never changes: people flock to sweets. From Easter egg hunts to Halloween hauls, stocking the right treats can make or break your holiday sales. ...
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Should You Sell Sugar-Free or Vegan Sweets? What the Market Says
The average Brit eats 30 kg of sugar a year, 50% more than health experts recommend. At the same time, vegan confectionery sales jumped 45% last year as shoppers seek...
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Buying Sweets in Bulk for Events: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event or milestone birthday party, sweets are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves them, and stocking up on bulk confectionery is often more cost-effective than...
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Customer Favourites This Month – Based on What’s Selling Out
As one of the UK's largest wholesale confectionery stores, Appleton’s caters to clients nationwide and further afield. With thousands of customers monthly and confectionery options from the most popular brands,...
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Top Selling Sweets For 2025: What’s Hot Right Now?
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...
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