Hancocks: Trusted Confectionery Wholesalers Since 1962
Hancocks – Trusted Confectionery Wholesaler Since 1962
Hancocks first entered the world of wholesale sweets back in 1962, when Ray and Liz Hancock saw the need whilst running their sweet shop in Shepshed, Leicestershire. They quickly outgrew that shop and moved to their first cash and carry depot down the road in Loughborough. With the help of multiple generations of the family, the company has built global relationships that enabled us to serve the wholesale needs of all types of businesses and become the UK’s largest confectionery wholesaler.
For over six decades, Hancocks has been at the heart of the UK confectionery trade, helping businesses of all sizes maximise their profits with a vast range, wholesale availability, reliable delivery options, and more than sixty years of industry expertise that keeps you ahead of the competition. When it comes to keeping your business stocked with the lines you need, a sweet wholesaler you can trust is central to success.
When shopping with Hancocks, you benefit from a personalised shopping experience with access to the UK’s widest selection of wholesale confectionery—a range that our industry experts have carefully crafted.
We offer in-store and online deals alongside trade events throughout the year, making it easy for you to shop your way while also enjoying great deals to help your business thrive.
A Range That Caters for All
With the UK’s widest wholesale confectionery range, Hancocks offers a truly comprehensive choice of bulk products that serves everyone from specialist sweet stores, market stalls, and tuck shops, to cafes, ice cream vans, event organisers, wedding planners, caterers, and beyond. Essentially, if you have a need for wholesale sweets, we’re here to help!
Our range stretches from the UK’s largest range of wholesale pick and mix lines and retro sweets to sugar-free and vegan options, from branded bulk chocolate to canned and bottled drinks, and wholesale crisps. Over the years, we’ve built relationships with other industry leaders, meaning that you’ll find the top-quality stock that you can trust.
Among our ranks, you’ll find top brands like Haribo, Cadbury, and BUBS. Our extensive range is diverse and serves our broad customer base, from franchises and supermarkets through to re-packers, event planners and independent businesses of all kinds. As part of the World of Sweets Group, we’re exclusive UK distributors of wholesale stock from some of the world’s biggest brands—like PEZ, exclusive Vimto sweets, and the newly launched Gumi Yum Surprise—alongside the best American stock direct from manufacturers. As expert importers, all of our American stock is legitimate and is checked for compliance with UK regulations by our expert team.
Having built strong relationships with iconic and long-established brands, our name is known and trusted across the industry, which helps us to build new relationships with new and emerging brands, too. Our standing in the confectionery world means that other wholesalers and national supermarkets trust us and rely on our network to source the stock that they need!
Pick n Mix Pioneers
Here at Hancocks, our range is vast, but we’re especially proud of our wholesale pick n mix range—it’s a key part of our history. Stretching from wholesale chocolate coins to boiled sweets, retro favourites, countless bottle sweets, a huge range of chewy favourites, novelty shapes, and so much more! Browsing any of these ranges, you’ll spot the biggest names in the world of pick and mix sweets, like Haribo, Vidal, and our very own Kingsway brand!
Part of the Hancocks family from the very beginning, Kingsway is the go-to brand when looking for top-quality pick n mix sweets that offer both you and your customers value. The brand may be better known in wholesale circles than by consumers, but your customers do not need to know the name to love the sweets. The jewel in Hancocks’ pick n mix crown, the Kingsway brand offers quality that wins the adoration of sweet lovers. If you were to switch out Kingsway lines, your shoppers would notice the difference!
Our pick n mix range is bursting with favourites and innovative new lines. Our introduction of tongue-painting pick n mix lines re-introduced the craze and kickstarted the current trend. You’ll find an ever-growing selection of diet-friendly pick n mix lines, with vegan pick n mix and halal lines particularly popular with our customers. Whilst the world of pick n mix may be built on a foundation of long-serving favourites, we’re always working to help push it forwards.
Supporting Your Business Growth
We’re more than a wholesaler; we’re your partners in sweet success. Whilst we work tirelessly to ensure that you have access to the products and quantities that you need, we also share our knowledge and insights on the latest confectionery trends, seasonal must-stocks and industry advice to help you thrive.
Throughout our history, we’ve worked alongside our customers as the confectionery industry has grown. Whether you’re planning for peak seasons, expanding your range, or diversifying your business, we’re here to support your growth. Through our information and advice posts, our passionate in-store teams, and our expertise behind the scenes in sourcing and supplying the best-quality and most desirable lines on the market, we’re here to help however we can.
As well as sharing our expertise, we know that sometimes the smaller details can make a big difference. That’s why we show both the RRPs and PORs (profit on return) on our product pages, as well as a clear cash return, to help you visualise your earnings and the impact each line can have for you and your business.
We also ensure that, wherever possible, we provide you with full product information. With ingredient and allergen lists wherever possible, clear dietary labelling, and nutritional values, we make a dedicated effort to provide you with all of the information you need to merchandise your stock responsibly. Whether letting shoppers know of allergens, calories, or dietary suitability, being clear about what is in the stock you offer is a big deal. It protects both you and your customers and is key to shopper trust.
Shop Your Way
Hancocks makes it simple to shop the way that works for you. You can shop online, use our free Click & Collect service, or visit any of our 13 depots across the UK.
Showcasing our immense range, our website has been designed to help you find the stock you need as part of a smooth shopping experience—and we’re always improving it. You’ll easily find everything you need, whilst your account enables you to enjoy a personalised experience with repeat orders, the ability to save your favourite lines, a quicker checkout process, and smart recommendations of new stock.
Alongside a range of flexible UK delivery options, we have an industry-leading Click & Collect service. Build your trolley and select your chosen wholesale store at checkout, and if any quantities are unavailable, we will deliver them to you free of charge (stock dependent) whilst you collect the rest of your order as planned.
Of course, Hancocks’ brand was built long before the days of the internet—and we still have our network of wholesale stores stretching from Bristol to Glasgow. We know that it is often important to see stock up close before you shop, and that’s exactly what our stores facilitate. Looking for a sweet wholesaler near you? Visit your nearest Hancocks wholesale store—every one of our 13 stores has a team of confectionery experts on hand to help you find stock, answer queries, and make sure your experience goes smoothly.
Building the Sweetest Future on a History of Trust
For over six decades, Hancocks has proudly championed independent businesses, large-scale operators and online sellers with reliable supply, competitive prices, and friendly service. Our commitment to and experience of the trade mean we understand your goals and opportunities, and we’re here to help you navigate them with confidence.
Whether you’re looking to expand your sweet range, identify and secure seasonal bestsellers, or simply restock, Hancocks is here to meet wholesale needs and help your business thrive. Shop with us today and you’ll discover why we’re the UK’s largest confectionery wholesaler and have been trusted for more than sixty years.
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