In the UK American candy and chocolate have long been popular with sweet lovers. However, with the ever-growing power of social media, and the rise of TikTok, there is a whole new generation of sweet-toothed American candy fanatics in Britain. As a result, more businesses than ever are eager to add American stock to their shelves and capitalise on the trend that isn’t going anywhere.
Given this, it is entirely understandable that increased numbers of retailers are seeking to add or expand their American ranges. With the younger generation engulfed in social media and the strong presence American candy has on the various platforms, there is a definite opportunity for retailers – hence the growing number of American sweet shops. However, building a range of the American sweets UK customers love isn’t necessarily as straightforward as getting hold of the stock and placing it on your shelves. We understand the timeliness involved when trying to reflect the latest online trends within your stock, however, hastily ordering stock can often lead to trouble.
It isn’t uncommon that sweets and confectionery are manufactured in a different country to that they are sold in. Many of the most popular sweets and chocolates on sale in the UK come from all over the world! Part of the process of getting the treats onto shelves in the UK is ensuring that these products have been made in compliance with UK food regulations. When ordering stock internationally, this can be where big problems arise. Big international companies are well aware of the varying requirements that must be met if they are to sell their products all over the world, and they seek to either produce recipes that are widely accepted or even manufacture runs of products that comply with specific regulations. However, this is of less concern to many resellers from whom you may be able to pick up the harder-to-source lines.
This is something you need to be particularly aware of when shopping for American stock, as the differences in requirements here and stateside are significantly different. Here in the UK, legislation prohibits ingredients that are considered harmful, whereas in America regulations only ban ingredients that after they have been proven to be harmful. This means that it isn’t difficult to buy stock from unauthorised or irresponsible sellers and then line your shelves with illegal stock. Given that some lines include ingredients that may be carcinogenic and genotoxic, it is understandable that this can lead to penalties and legal action. When sourcing your stock, it is important to remember that just because stock is legal where it is produced, doesn’t mean that it is legal to sell elsewhere.
The safest way to avoid these issues is to buy stock that comes with assurances. Once you know where to shop, buying legitimate American sweets, chocolate and snacks is a simple task. When stock comes directly from a manufacturer and has been produced for sale on a specific market, it can confidently be sold on the intended market. You don’t have to go directly to the manufacturer for compliant stock, though. Wholesalers also secure stock directly from the manufacturers, which is good for retailers as it avoids the initial shipping costs.
Here at Hancocks, we not only secure legitimate stock, but our in-house team of experts screen it and ensure that all of the lines are aligned with relevant regulations before offering them to our customers. So, you can rest assured that wholesale American sweets, chocolates and drinks bought from Hancocks are not going to get you in trouble.
Just as you would hope, the American lines we offer include the biggest names. As a wholesaler that is more than six decades old, we have built valued and trusting relationships with the biggest manufacturers and brands all over the world – this includes our American brand partners. Proudly, these include giants of American confectionery Tootsie and PEZ, fan favourites in Nerds and Red Vines, plus sour superstars Warheads and Sour Punch! Aside from our brand partners, you’ll find legitimate and compliant American candy UK customers get excited about! There’s iconic American chocolate from Reese’s and Hershey’s, irresistible Takis crisps, and an exciting array of American drinks. Just as with our partner brands, all of this stock is authentic and screened to ensure that there isn’t any blowback when retailing the most desirable lines.
With the popularity of American TikTok sweets and treats, retailers have a genuine opportunity to meet customer demand and secure additional sales. Diving into our range of American confectionery and snacks, you can shop in bulk knowing that every line is compliant with all regulations and is both safe and legal.
As with all of our stock, we are continually working to secure the latest and most exciting lines through our relationships with manufacturers and reputable international suppliers. So, when you’re looking to provide the best wholesale American candy to UK customers, you can trust everything that we have expertly imported! As with all of our wonderful stock, we make it easy for you to stock up on trans-Atlantic treats. All of our American lines are available to buy online and in our wholesale stores. With a variety of delivery options, plus Click & Collect from any of our stores across the country, you can shop for screened and legal wholesale American confectionery the way that suits you. Simply contact us if you have any questions about any of our stock, but in the meantime, enjoy our range of bulk American sweets and candy!
