Confectionery or confectionary?

Confectionery and Confectionary Meaning

First off, let’s deal with the term where it all starts – confection. What is a confection? In different contexts confection can mean several things. The key confection definition is ‘an elaborate sweet dish or delicacy.’ There are many variations that stem from this word – including confectionery and confectionary.

When it comes to definitions, both confectionery and confectionary do have the same dictionary definition. So they can both be used to refer to the same thing, however they also each refer to specific things, too. It can get confusing, but here at Hancocks we’re experts on sweet treats of all kinds, so allow us to share our wisdom.

Confectionery is used as a collective term for sweets or chocolates. Any sweet treats will be made by a confectioner, who would make or sell them in or from their confectionery. So the word means both the sweet treats and the place where they are both bought and sold. Simple, or complicated, depending on how you look at it…

Widely seen as an American spelling, confectionary is often used by brands across the pond. So if you see big brands using it don’t worry, it doesn’t mean anything different! Technically it isn’t incorrect, but we’d use this spelling to refer collectively to bakery products.

The Best Confectionery Products

Defining the best confectionery products to stock isn’t going to give you an exact answer. Like so many things in life, confectionery is an indulgence that means something different to everybody, so how do you decide what is the best confectionery to stock? Luckily, we know a thing or two (or three…) about sweets, chocolate and all manner of other confections, so whilst we won’t say which is the best, we can give you a few ideas on which are the most popular.

There are so many different sweets and chocolates, but there are so many different retailers, too. Here at Hancocks, we’ve worked hard to ensure that our range helps all of them cater to their customers’ sweet tooth! From pick n mix that is perfect for schoolkids spending their pocket money, retro favourites for nostalgic sweet lovers and multipacks of the most popular brands, we simply have it all. When it comes to chocolate, there is literally an option for everyone.

When building a mouth-watering range, it is important to make sure that there is something for everyone. Yes, blending all different types of confectionery is a huge part of it, but it is important to cater for a range for dietary requirements, not just to different tastes. Manufacturers are continually adding new dietary specific options to their ranges and here at Hancocks, you can add them to your shelves, too. There are countless vegetarian and vegan sweets, as well as halal sweets and plenty of gluten-, dairy- and sugar-free options, you can cater for every customer in style.

Bulk Confectionery Online

As the UK’s largest confectionery wholesaler, here at Hancocks we’ve been committed to providing our customers with the best bulk stock for over 60 years. From bulk pick n mix sweets to wholesale chocolate, American candy and numerous exclusives, there is plenty to choose from. So whether you are a specialist sweetshop, a convenience store or even an event planner, our range of wholesale lines has something for everybody. To help you along the way, there are experts in each of our cash and carries across the country, whilst you can also shop online.

Here are Hancocks, pick and mix sweets are one area of our expertise of which we are particularly proud. Not only do we have the biggest selection of wholesale pick n mix in the UK, but our very own Kingsway brand has been offering retailers top quality, great value pick n mix sweets since 1962. A brand that our customers and consumers both trust and adore, their range spans from the most popular fizzy and gummy favourites to retro sweets like bon bons and flying saucers.

Over the years, we’ve established relationships with the biggest brands in the business, all in the name of building our selection of wholesale confectionery. These include the likes of Haribo and Swizzels. You’ll also find crowd favourites like Cadbury chocolate, Terry’s Chocolate Orange and many, many more!

Not only so we offer a truly mouth-watering range of confectionery, but there are several ways to shop, so you can stock up the way that suits you. Whether you visit one of our cash and carries, opt for our click and collect service or shop online, our incredible range is on offer however works best for you. There is also free delivery available on orders over £250, as well as express delivery options for when you need your stock fast!

As demonstrated by our wholesale confectionery and other services, we always work hard to serve every type of customer as best we can. If you have any questions about anything at all, contact us and we will gladly share our expertise.