Browse by category
| Category | What's in it |
|---|---|
| American sweets | Imported US candy, gummies, chewy sweets and chocolate brands |
| American snacks | Imported US crisps, pretzels, popcorn and meat snacks |
Featured brands
Jump straight to a brand page if you already know what you're after.
Sweets: Mike and Ike, Sour Patch Kids, Nerds, Laffy Taffy, Airheads, Swedish Fish, Feastables.
Snacks: Pringles, Lay's, Candy Pop, Jack Link's, Munchkings.
Perfect for
TikTok and viral food trends: American sweets and snacks flow through TikTok faster than UK supermarkets can stock them. If you've seen something viral, there's a good chance we carry it.
American expats and UK shoppers homesick for the US: the familiar brands you remember from American travel or living in the US, available without the import hassle.
Kids' parties and pick-and-mix: the bigger bag formats and bolder flavours work well for kids' birthdays, school events and party catering.
Vegetarian and vegan shoppers: several major American brands (Mike and Ike, Sour Patch Kids, Airheads, Swedish Fish, Laffy Taffy) use gelatine-free recipes, which gives more variety than the UK gummy aisle.
Buy American imports online in the UK
Our full American imports catalogue across both sweets and snacks. Build the basket past £20 to qualify for free UK delivery. A couple of products across two or three brands takes you over the threshold easily. Orders placed before our daily cut-off are dispatched the same working day.
American imports UK: frequently asked questions
Are American imports safe to buy in the UK?
Yes. American imports sold by reputable UK retailers are subject to UK food safety, labelling and ingredient regulations. Imports carry UK-compliant ingredient labels and allergen warnings, and any products containing certain synthetic colours include the UK hyperactivity warning label. Reputable importers source products that are reformulated for UK compliance where necessary. Always check the back of the pack for current ingredient and allergen information.
What are the most popular American sweets in the UK?
The most-bought American imported sweets are typically Sour Patch Kids, Mike and Ike, Nerds, Laffy Taffy, Airheads and Swedish Fish. On the snacks side, Pringles US-flavour imports and Lay's multi-region imports consistently lead.
Are American sweets vegetarian-friendly?
Many of them are. Several major American chewy candy brands use modified corn starch or pectin rather than gelatine. Reliably vegetarian options include Mike and Ike, Sour Patch Kids, Airheads, Swedish Fish and Laffy Taffy. American chocolate brands typically contain dairy (vegetarian-suitable but not vegan), and most American gummy bears do contain gelatine. Always check the back of the pack to confirm.
Why do American sweets taste different from UK sweets?
US confectionery generally uses bolder colours and stronger flavour profiles than UK retail equivalents. American sweet bags are usually larger than UK supermarket sizes, and US manufacturers run regional limited editions and flavours that never reach UK shelves. The result is a noticeably different shopping experience compared to UK supermarket sweets, which is why imports have become a growing category.