The UK’s Most-popular Christmas Chocolates
It won’t be news to any retailer that chocolate is popular stock at Christmastime. With the business period of the year fast approaching, shoppers will be adding even more chocolate to their baskets as they prepare for the festive period. Adding the most popular lines to your stock is a sure fire way to meet consumer demand and have a successful festive period.
The Most Popular Christmas Chocolates
With over 60 years of experience in the world of wholesale confectionery, we’ve seen countless trends cycle throughout the decades, but one that prevails is that everyone loves chocolate at Christmas. From year to year, various trends emerge, but there are also many favourites that consistently remain best-sellers. With gifting a priority for so many chocolate shoppers during the festive period, we’ve pulled together a list of some of the best Christmas chocolates that prove so popular in the UK.
Quality Street Chocolate Tin 750g
A true Christmas staple, Quality Street has been a beloved choice in the UK since its creation in 1936. Its wide variety of flavours ensures there’s something for everyone, making it a must-stock item for the festive season. With something for the whole family, these make lovely festive gifts – but they are as important as Christmas decorations in some homes! As has been the case for so many years, you know that shoppers will flock to these tins once more.
Celebrations Milk Chocolate & Biscuit Bars Sharing Tub 500g
Introduced in 1997, Celebrations became an instant favourite. Offering bite-sized versions of iconic chocolate bars including Mars, Snickers, and Bounty, it’s a tub that’s perfect for sharing with friends and family at Christmas. With powerful brand recognition, this tub provides great interest in-store and is popular stock during the festive rush.
Guylian The Original Seashells 250g
Guylian's luxurious Seashell chocolates have been a Christmas favourite for decades. Whilst not specifically festive-themed, their distinctive design has become synonymous with Christmas. Combining this unique milk chocolate shape with a rich praline filling makes them a premium choice, ideal for gifting and indulging alike throughout December.
After Eight Dark Mint Chocolate Box 300g
A refreshing classic, the After Eight blend of uplifting mint and crisp dark chocolate creates an iconic flavour. Loved for their distinct minty taste, they are often sought after specifically at Christmas. Whether enjoyed with their nearest and dearest after a meal or stuffed into a stocking, these have been popular stock for many years.
Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Truffles Box 200g
Lindt is synonymous with luxury, and the Lindor truffles are a bestseller. Their silky smooth centres make them a popular gifting option. The luscious truffles come in a range of flavours, from milk, dark, and white chocolate to mint, salted caramel and coconut among others, these mixed carton provides a taste of them all.
Smarties Elf Treats Giant Tube 120g
When excited little faces peer into their stocking on Christmas morning, there are few things they might see that would elicit as much joy as a GIANT tube of Smarties, right? Festively branded as Elf Treats, these tubes are as much a part of Christmas as any tub or tin of chocolates!
Ferrero Rocher 16 Pieces 200g
At Christmas, it is not uncommon to see a box of Ferrero Rocher on the table when visiting loved ones. The hazelnut smothered in milk chocolate and crushed nuts are a favourite across generations. The classic case is familiar to so many, and a great addition for anyone, but the Italian connoisseurs have filled their range with gift boxes and eye-catching alternatives over the years, too.
Cadbury Heroes Carton 290g
Cadbury’s range is filled with iconic chocolate bars that shoppers turn to whenever they want a pick-me-up or a sweet treat. From Dairy Milk to Fudge, Twirl, Wispa and Eclairs, the Heroes carton is a star-studded cast of mini chocolate favourites. These boxes have become a household name that is perfect for so many customers at Christmas.
Cadbury Roses Chocolate Tub 550g
Another Cadbury mix that shoppers adore, Roses have been a part of Christmas celebrations since 1938. Although competition is fierce with other tubs, Roses have maintained a loyal following and are a popular choice for any retailer looking to stock classic festive offerings.
Moo Free Jingle Chums 15g
Chocolate is a go-to for gifting and sharing alike throughout December. That is something that goes for everyone – so your range must meet everyone’s needs to capitalise on this. Moo Free are known and loved for their creative and tasty vegan chocolate. These dairy-free figures, with a mix of snowman and gingerbread man designs, are perfect on-the-go treats for vegan chocolate lovers throughout the festive season.
Bulk Chocolate Coins
From gold chocolate coins to silver chocolate coins, milk chocolate to white chocolate - there's just something wonderfully Christmassy about these unique foiled chocolates! From bulk bags that are perfect for repacking and making festive hampers, to net bags and tubs of countlines, we've got the bulk chocolate coins you'll need to capitalise on this trending Christmas classic.
Stock up for Christmas at Hancocks
Christmas is the busiest time of year, and ensuring you have the right stock is crucial. Here at Hancocks, you'll not only find the great Christmas chocolates mentioned here, we've got everything from Advent calendars to chocolate coins and everything in between. Being prepared with these bestselling chocolates can make all the difference. Read up on key Christmas confectionery trends for retailers and make sure to check out our full range of wholesale Christmas gifts as you and your business get ready to spread the joy this festive season.
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