The retro brands we stock
| Brand | What it is |
|---|---|
| Chewits | Classic British chewy fruit sweets. Soft, bold flavour, individually wrapped squares |
| Haribo | The original gummy bear brand. Goldbears, Tangfastics and Starmix |
| Red Band | Dutch sweet brand. Famous for the Liquorice Fruit Duos and classic winegums |
| Mike and Ike | American chewy fruit candy in capsule shapes. Gelatine-free, vegetarian-suitable |
| Swedish Fish | Soft chewy fish-shaped candy with a distinctive berry flavour. Gelatine-free |
| Laffy Taffy | Pull-and-stretch rope taffy in bold fruit flavours, with jokes on every wrapper |
| Nerds | Crunchy tiny candies in bright colours. Available as Nerds, Nerds Rope and Big Chewy Nerds |
Perfect for
Gifts and hampers: retro sweets work brilliantly as gifts for birthdays, Father's Day, Mother's Day and milestone birthdays. Pairs naturally with our gift boxes range for ready-curated selections.
Sharing with kids and grandkids: if you grew up with these brands, your kids will probably love them too. The classic flavours are still in production, still tasting the way they did decades ago.
Party bags and treats: Haribo Tangfastics, Chewits and Nerds all work well as party-bag fillers and kids' birthday treats. Reliable crowd-pleasers.
Treat-yourself buying: sometimes you just want the sweets you remember from being a kid. No occasion needed.
Buy retro sweets online in the UK
Our full retro sweets range across British and international classic brands. Build the basket past £20 to qualify for free UK delivery. A handful of bags across two or three brands takes you over the threshold easily. Orders placed before our daily cut-off are dispatched the same working day.
Retro sweets UK: frequently asked questions
Do retro sweets still taste the same?
Yes, in nearly all cases. The classic retro brands have kept their core flavour and texture profile since launch. Recipes have been updated over time to remove certain food dyes or to switch some ingredients (the move from synthetic colours toward fruit and vegetable concentrates is the most common update), but the eating experience you remember is generally preserved. If you bought Chewits or Haribo Goldbears as a kid, the ones we stock today taste essentially the same.
Are any retro sweets vegetarian or vegan?
Several. Mike and Ike and Swedish Fish are both gelatine-free and vegetarian-suitable (Swedish Fish is widely considered vegan-suitable too). Laffy Taffy is also gelatine-free. Haribo, Red Band and Chewits contain gelatine so are not vegetarian. Always check the back of the individual pack for the most current dietary information.
Can you build a custom retro sweets hamper?
Yes. Build a basket with whichever retro brands and flavours you want, and we'll dispatch them together. For pre-curated retro selections, see our gift boxes range, which includes themed hampers ready for gifting. For complete flexibility, just pick the individual products from the brand pages and your basket becomes the custom selection.
How long do retro sweets last unopened?
Most retro sweets carry a 9 to 12 month best-before date from manufacture, with the specific date printed on the back of each pack. Once opened, the sweets stay fresh for 2 to 4 weeks at room temperature. Store in a cool, dry kitchen cupboard; no refrigeration needed.