We discover why retro sweets are as popular today as ever

Retro sweets are something that many people associate with their childhoods and often bring a sense of nostalgia and reminiscence. However, many people have rediscovered the wonder and joy of retro sweets and they are now as popular as ever.

There are always new more colourful, sourer or weirder sweets being invented, so how come classic retro sweets are always our favourite option? Retro sweets remind us of our childhoods - a time where we could be carefree and life was simple. Now whenever we eat retro sweets, we associate them with memories of these happy times we enjoyed as a child. Some of the most popular traditional retro sweets include Fizzy Fish - Brightly coloured, fish shaped crunchy delights that are hair raisingly zingy and are guaranteed to take you back to your childhood days.

Another reason that retro sweets are so popular is because of the huge variety available. From Fried Eggs to Ginger Creams, there is something for everyone to indulge in, all at an affordable price. And to make it even easier for you to get all your sweet treats, they are all categorised on our website (chewy, fizzy and many more!) If you are struggling to decide on your sugar fix, why not try Milk Gums? These milky and creamy dairy chew sweets are simply irresistible and are so delicious that you’ll be eating them by the dozen. These classic bottle-shaped chews are sure to be a popular choice and are on many people’s list of favourite sweets.

Children also love retro sweets as they come in a range of bright colours, different shapes and wacky flavours. For example, Jelly Snails are multi coloured fruity jellies in the shape of snails. Yuck! However these bright sweets taste delicious and will keep kids entertained for hours. Or why not mix up a normal childhood snack with mouth-watering milk chocolate? Chocolate Covered Raisins are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face and are the perfect mix of smooth and chewy - a fun way to brighten up a dull snack!

So view all of our retro sweets on our website today and get munching!