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Must-have Festive American Sweets and Chocolates

Must-have Festive American Sweets and Chocolates

The popularity of American candy and chocolate with sweet-toothed Brits is nothing new. With delicious treats that capture hearts and imaginations, all of the sweet treats from across the Atlantic have star quality. From jelly beans and sour candy to beloved chocolates, many mouth-watering American Christmas treats will add extra sparkle to any festive range.


Hancock’s Favourite American Candy and Chocolates

At Hancocks, we've seen UK confectionery trends evolve countless times over the years. One of the most prominent developments has been the rise of American sweets. With bold flavours, unique products, and famous names, American confectionery continues to make waves in the UK market, especially during the festive season. These exciting tastes and textures offer something engaging for customers of all ages, making them a must-have addition to Christmas ranges.


1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – and Much More

An American brand that has long been a fixture on British confectionery shelves, Reese’s is popular with all ages. Given their signature blend of milk chocolate and indulgent peanut butter, it comes as no surprise. As well as their year-round range of Peanut Butter Cups, Sticks and indulgent bars, Reese’s has a selection of festive treats that are must-have American chocolate on shelves at Christmastime. Their advent calendars are a hit each time the season comes around, but their gifting options are perfect stocking fillers, too. With the milk and white chocolate variations of Peanut Butter Trees, Peanut Butter Selection Box, and the Peanut Butter Miniatures Gift Tin, there’s something to go perfectly alongside any other Tempting Stocking Filler Must-haves you stock. With strong POR across the brand, Reese’s treats are a great choice for your festive range.


2. Hershey’s – Kisses and Cookies & Cream

Hershey’s is a classic American brand known for its Kisses – a hugely popular snack in the US throughout the year. When Christmas comes around, these cute little chocolate drops make wonderful gifts and stocking fillers. In the UK, however, the Cookies & Cream Bars are just as popular, offering a deliciously sweet blend of irresistible flavours. Perfect alongside hot chocolates and great additions to holiday baking, Hershey’s products are versatile and fit perfectly into Christmas gift baskets. Retailers can expect American candy fans to be excited by these lines when they see them in your store. For more insights on Christmas gifting, check out our Must-Have Christmas Gifting Stock post for more inspiration on what to pair your Hershey’s stock with!


3. Jelly Belly – Flavours Galore

When it comes to Jelly Belly, their unique and colourful jelly beans offer a whimsical break from the rich chocolates that dominate the Christmas season. From fruity to spiced flavours, Jelly Belly’s wide variety makes them a hit with kids and adults alike. Retailers can count on their appeal to drive impulse purchases, whilst their range also includes official Harry Potter treats that are sure to appeal to British shoppers. Whether it’s Bertie Botts's Every Flavour Beans or Chocolate Frogs, there is a tasty treat for every Potterhead. With eye-catching stock and pleasing POR across the range, Jelly Belly sweets are a fun and profitable addition to your Christmas stock.


4. Warheads – Extreme Sour

While sour may not be the first flavour that comes to mind for Christmas, Warheads have carved a niche for themselves with their extreme sourness and formats that are perfect for gifting and festivities. Loved by kids in particular, these sour sweets provide a punchy alternative to traditional Christmas treats. A confectionery trend that American brands are not only on top of but pioneering is sour sweets. Here at Hancocks, we’ve made sure that you can stock up on the best American sweets for sour candy fanatics. From ideal stocking fillers like their range of Theatre Boxes and cans of sour sodas to perfect stocking fillers such as their Super Sour Thumb Dippers and the Sour Ooze Pop, the sour specialists have a broad range that is brimming with gift ideas and sour stocking fillers.


Wholesale American Sweets at Hancocks

Alongside these fantastic festive lines, we of course have a huge range of American candy and chocolate that British customers are drawn to all your round. Stocking these as well during the seasonal period is a smart way to capitalise on the festive feelgood factor and shoppers’ tendency to treat themselves. Here at Hancocks, we’ve worked hard to ensure that all of the American stock we offer is authentic and fully compliant with British regulations. This means that you can sell stock bought with us entirely worry-free!

So, when you are building your Christmas range this plenty of delicious Americana that will build excitement in store. Here at Hancocks, we also have Christmas must-haves from all over the world! From the most popular advent calendars to Christmas pick n mix and everything in between, you can get the stock you need here at Hancocks.

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