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Top 10 Pick n Mix Sweets from Kingsway
For more than a century, Britons have adored pick n mix. With trends coming and going, but classics staying as popular as ever, the diversity and excitement of pick and mix sweets are unrivalled!
From the very beginning of Hancocks, we have understood the importance of pick n mix for confectionery retailers. Offering great value and top quality pick n mix sweets that are in demand, there’s no wonder that our very own Kingsway sweets have long been a hit with our customers for so long.
With us since our start in 1962, the Kingsway range is broad and includes something for everyone. From Bon Bons to Flying Saucers, Cola Bottles to Gummy Bears, chocolate treats to liquorice, there are lines that will fit into any pick n mix stand.
Over the years, the Kingsway brand has become a favourite thanks to its blend of quality and value, providing retailers and consumers with something to smile about. As we mentioned, pick n mix trends come and go, whilst there are storied classics that are loved just the same today. The Kingsway range has them all, and looking at those that are the most popular lines is key to highlighting new trends. So, we thought we’d give them a bit more lovin’ and talk about the top 10 Kingsway pick n mix sweets.
Kingsway Veggie Raspberry Bon Bons
Starting strong! The humble bon bon has been captivating everyone from children to their grandparents for generations. These Veggie Raspberry Bon Bons bring together new and old with a modern flavour and vegetarian recipe that still encapsulates the magic of the chewy delights.
Kingsway Fizzy Bubblegum Bottles
Bottle-shaped sweets have long been popular. From milk bottles to cola bottles, it’s a novel shape that lends itself to some delicious flavours. A definitive twist, the Fizzy Bubblegum Bottles are, simply put, a massive hit. Among the most popular pick n mix lines year after year, the fizzy and sweet flavours of these colourful favourites deserve a space in any pick and mix range.
Kingsway Vegan Tongue Painters
One of the hottest trends of recent years, these deliciously fruity sweets have a unique twist. The gummy texture of Tongue Painters is a joy to chew – but you’ll be left with a blue tongue afterwards! Not only do these provide entertainment and a treat, but their vegan recipe means they can be enjoyed by all.
Kingsway Vegan Meerkats
A unique shape that’s only popped its head into the market in recent years, Kingsway Vegan Meerkats added adorable excitement to pick n mix stands all over the country – and sweet lovers couldn’t resist! The adorable little treats are fruity and colourful, made with a vegan recipe and continue to be in demand.
Kingsway Veggie Strawberry Bon Bons
A staple of weigh-out pick n mix for generations, and just as tasty now as they were back then! Kingsway’s Veggie Strawberry Bon Bons again uses an updated, vegetarian recipe, but encapsulates the joy and nostalgia that brings smiles to the faces of all ages of pick n mix fanatics.
Kingsway Vegan Fizzy Cola Bottles
Yet another classic, Kingsway’s Vegan Fizzy Cola Bottles have caught nobody off guard. Taking the iconic shape and cola flavour and enhancing it with a fizzing sugar coating, these chewy sweets taste incredible. Whatever the time of year or occasion, these are wonderful stock that is perfect for your pick n mix stand, pre-packing into boxes or bags, or filled jars ideal for gifting, these are a wonderful addition to any range.
Kingsway Vegan Dracula Teeth
You’d be forgiven for thinking that it was a Halloween line (although it is perfect for the season) but Dracula Teeth have long been a popular line throughout the year. With an irresistible strawberry flavour that bites through the competition, shoppers want to sink their teeth into these all the time! Once again, the vegan recipe helps these appeal to an even wider audience.
Kingsway Vegan Giant Strawberries
As with so many treats mentioned on this list, if you were to stop people in the street and ask them their favourite pick and mix sweets, it wouldn’t be long before somebody said Giant Strawberries. There are many variations of this sweet. Kingsway’s is juicy, chewy and a vegan recipe – and a must-have for so many.
Kingsway Fizzy Watermelon Slices
Not that you’ll need more proof that the combination of fruity flavours and a chewy, jelly texture, but that’s exactly what Fizzy Watermelon Slices are. A fizzy sugar coating pairs perfectly with the soft and refreshing watermelon flavour, so it’s no surprise that these have made this list!
Kingsway Vegan Flying Saucers
Did you know that Flying Saucers were created when a factory that made communion wafers was facing a decline in demand, so they added a fizzing sherbet filling and an icon was born! Still made the same today, these offer a delicious hit of nostalgia. Whether you are 7 or 70, these sweets will likely remind you of your childhood! Oh, and once again, these popular treats are made of a plant-based recipe and therefore, vegetarian- and vegan-friendly.
The Sweets That Consumers Are Loving
As you’ll have noticed, there are quite a few themes that appeared during that run down. Firstly, every single line is chewy, whether it’s a bon bon or a jelly and chewy favourite. Not only that, but fruit-flavoured lines are a hit, too! Whilst consumers still want to see variety, it is clear that they love something they can sink their teeth into!
The other prominent theme is that many of the most popular Kingsway lines are either vegetarian or vegan sweets. Whether for health or ethical reasons, animal-free and plant-based diets are on the rise. This tallies with the continued growth of the popularity of vegan and vegetarian lines – especially when you consider that much of the stock mentioned is also still available in traditional recipes that use gelatine. Even outside of Kingsway, there is demand for vegan pick n mix, with numerous options from the biggest brands.
As it has done for more than six decades, Kingsway prides itself on not only supplying retailers with the pick n mix lines consumers demand, but also the value that sets it apart from other brands. Kingsway really is the jewel in the crown of the UK’s largest range of wholesale pick n mix. Whether you are shopping in one of our wholesale stores, or prefer to place an online pick and mix order, you can stock up on the Kingsway lines your shoppers want however suits you best.