What Are Candy Cups?
Candy cups, also called sweet cups or shaker cups, are pre-filled containers packed with delicious sweets or chocolates. They give customers a ready-to-go portion of their favourite treats, and are the perfect alternative to traditional pick n mix stands, taking up much less retail space.
Candy cups with lids, these look great on shelves and are a practical option for customers. They're also sealed for freshness, are easy to stack and merchandise, plus catch the eye, making them an easy impulse choice for sweet lovers. From tasty birthday treats to seasonal specials, sweet cups work brilliantly in so many retail settings.
Why Choose Candy Cups?
Pick and mix cups are a convenient way to enjoy sweets without the time spent choosing between favourites. They make ideal gifts, treats, and on-the-go sharing portions. Retailers love our candy cups because they are:
Easy to merchandise—colourful, portable, and shelf-ready stock.
Hygienic—sealed sweet cups with lids give customers peace of mind.
Versatile—with retro, fizzy, fruity and chocolatey options, there’s something for everyone.
Fun themed—look out for pop culture tie-ins and seasonal sweet cups to entice customers throughout the year.
Candy Cup Brands
We stock a wide variety of sweet cup brands to help you cater to different shoppers, including:
Bonds: a trusted heritage brand with an extensive range of shaker cups, classics like So Sweet Candy Cups and Just Desserts Sweet Cups, and retro favourites, making it a must-stock option.
Candy Realms: fun, colourful and bursting with flavour, their fizzy candy cups and seasonal specials are guaranteed to attract attention.
Sweet Vibes: known for creative flavour combinations, such as the Strawberry Freakshake Candy Cup, these are a hit with younger shoppers and impulse buyers.
Taste of the USA Candy Cups: a nostalgic American-themed candy cup featuring US favourites, perfect for customers looking for an international flavour.
Vimto: with instantly recognisable branding and a unique flavour, these pick-n-mix cups combine popular sweets with the much-loved Vimto taste, making them a standout choice.
Licensed pick n mix cups: branded cups, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Paw Patrol, are perfect for kids' gifts and driving strong impulse sales.
Candy Cup Types & Flavours
With such a broad selection available, retailers can easily offer sweet cups to suit every customer’s taste. Fruity options such as strawberry, raspberry, watermelon and cherry remain consistent best-sellers, while tangy, fizzy varieties are especially popular with teens and young adults. For younger shoppers, bubblegum and novelty cups provide fun, colourful choices that are hard to resist.
To appeal to a wider audience, candy cups filled with retro sweets, like flying saucers and marshmallows, deliver a welcome dose of nostalgia, while assorted and mixed combinations always ensure plenty of variety. For those seeking something more indulgent, creamy chocolate-based cups make the perfect option for chocolate lovers, rounding out a range that truly has something for everyone.
Are Candy Cups Suitable For Different Dietary Needs?
Yes! We stock a range of vegetarian and vegan sweet cups, as well as options that contain no artificial colours or flavours so you can cater to more customers.
Do Candy Cups Come With Lids?
Absolutely. All of our pick n mix cups with lids are pre-filled with sweets and sealed for freshness. This makes them ideal for retail environments and gives customers peace of mind that their sweets are untouched and hygienically sealed.
Whatever your customers' tastes, we have a range of candy cups that will allow you to offer a comprehensive and deliciously easy alternative to traditional pick n mix. Whether they don’t have time to pick a mix, want a sweet treat for a loved one, or just want a cup to catch their eye, candy cups are a fantastic and simple way to boost sales in any store. If you have any questions about our bulk sweets, simply contact us, and the Hancocks team will happily help you!
