Quick facts
| Drink brand founded | 1950 by Corona Soft Drinks, Wales (Tango drink) |
|---|---|
| Country | UK |
| Licensed by | Carlsberg Britvic (parent brand owner) |
| Dietary status | Check pack, varies by sweet format and licensed manufacturer |
About Tango sweets
Tango sweets are licensed confectionery products carrying the Tango drink brand, sold under licensing agreements with Britvic (now Carlsberg Britvic). The Tango drink itself was launched in 1950 by Corona Soft Drinks in Wales, and became a household name through the "You've Been Tango'd" advertising campaign of the late 1980s and 1990s. The sweet range extends the iconic orange flavour and bold brand identity into bonbons, bottles, chews and fizzy candy formats.
The Tango range we stock
Five licensed Tango sweet formats covering the most popular flavour profiles from the drink range.
| Product | Profile |
|---|---|
| Tango Orange Bonbons | Classic chewy bonbons in the signature intense Tango orange flavour. Sugar-dusted exterior, chewy interior |
| Tango Cherry Bonbons | Cherry-flavoured chewy bonbons, matched to the Tango Cherry drink variant |
| Tango Bottles | Bottle-shaped gummy sweets in Tango orange flavour. Novelty-shaped jelly |
| Tango Chews | Wrapped chewy taffy sweets in classic Tango orange flavour |
| Tango Fizz Bombs | Fizzy hard candy in Tango orange flavour. Tongue-tingling sherbet-style centre |
Ingredients and allergens
Tango sweets are licensed products made by various UK confectionery manufacturers, so ingredients vary by specific product. Most contain sugar, glucose syrup, citric acid, natural and artificial Tango-themed flavourings, and food colourings (typically including orange E110 or natural carrot extract). Bonbons typically contain palm oil. Bottles and chews may contain gelatine. The Tango licensed sweet range is not formally vegan, vegetarian or halal certified as a category. Always check the back of each individual pack for the most accurate allergen and dietary information.
Who Tango sweets are for
Tango drink fans: the sweet range delivers the same bold orange flavour profile in solid candy format. The Cherry Bonbons and Fizz Bombs follow the same flavour extensions as the drink line.
UK retro sweet shop buyers: Tango sweets sit alongside our wider retro selection as a properly British heritage-brand confectionery. The Bonbons format in particular is a classic British sweet shop staple.
Novelty pick-and-mix builders: the five different formats (chewy, hard candy, gummy bottle, taffy chew, fizz bomb) give Tango unusual range for a single brand. Useful for building branded pick-and-mix selections.
Brand-nostalgia buyers: the "You've Been Tango'd" campaign is one of the most-remembered British TV adverts of the 1990s. Brand recognition runs deep with shoppers in their 30s and 40s. Pair with our retro sweets range for a fuller nostalgia selection.
Buy Tango sweets online in the UK
Build your basket from across the Tango range and our wider retro sweets to qualify for free UK delivery over £20. Tango pairs well with our pick and mix selection for nostalgia-themed party bags. Order before our daily cut-off for same-day dispatch.
Tango sweets: frequently asked questions
Are Tango sweets made by the Tango drink company?
No. The Tango drink is owned by Carlsberg Britvic and produced under that company. The Tango sweet range is made by various UK confectionery manufacturers under licensing agreements with Britvic, which grants them the right to use the Tango brand name, colours and flavour profiles. The same licensing model applies to other Tango-branded items like shower gel and chocolate bars.
Do Tango sweets taste the same as Tango orange drink?
The Tango sweet range is flavour-matched to the iconic Tango orange profile rather than being a direct replica of the drink. The orange notes are bolder and more concentrated than in the drink (because the sweet format works at higher flavour intensity). Fans of the drink generally recognise the flavour as distinctly Tango rather than a generic orange candy.
Are Tango sweets vegan or halal?
The Tango licensed sweet range is not formally vegan, vegetarian or halal certified as a category. Specific products may carry specific certifications, but these vary by the licensee manufacturer making each product. The Tango Bottles in particular typically contain gelatine. Always check the back of the individual pack for the most accurate dietary and allergen information.
What is the difference between Tango Bonbons and standard bonbons?
Tango Bonbons use the standard British bonbon format (sugar-dusted exterior, chewy taffy interior) but with the signature Tango orange flavour profile, which is bolder and more concentrated than typical orange bonbons. The cherry variant follows the same format with the Tango Cherry flavour. The bonbon structure itself is the same as the British sweet-shop classic.