The new sour brand disrupting the novelty category
27th October 2023
World of Sweets have unveiled the Zed Candy Screamers range which consists of the new innovative Shake & Spray
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World of Sweets become authorised UK distributors of Anthon Berg
24th January 2023
Confectionery experts at World of Sweets are expanding their partner brands portfolio by introducing an internationally acclaimed Danish brand to their range.
Read articleNew ‘HFSS Compliant’ Vimto Zero Fruit Drops
5th September 2022
The UK’s largest confectionery distributor World of Sweets has revealed a brand new addition to their exclusive iconic Vimto confectionery range.
Read article‘I Like Pina Coladas’ recieves GREAT TASTE Award!
8th August 2022
‘I Like Pina Coladas’ share bag from Bonds of London recieves a GREAT TASTE Award!
Read articleThree Award Nominations for World of Sweets & Brand Partners
20th July 2022
We’re delighted to be shortlisted for the Retail Industry Awards in two separate categories this year!
Read articleNew toppings to deal with shortage
15th June 2022
Ice cream outlets are being encouraged to be creative with their toppings this summer as the UK experiences a shortage of Cadbury 99 Flakes for the second year running.
Read articleNEW PEZ Candy Licensed Characters
6th June 2022
“With the launch of the Lightyear movie, this is the ideal time for retailers to stock and display these items in a prominent position in the store for all Toy Story and confectionery fans.
Read articleNew ‘Minions’ Share Bags
23rd May 2022
Introducing brand new, official licensed ‘Minions’ sugar confectionery sharing bags. Featuring 200g of fruit flavoured jelly sweets in the shape of the little yellow characters!
Read articleNew Vimto Confectionery Launches
23rd March 2022
We have worked with our partner brand Vimto to develop new product innovation with three new confectionery products launching into the market this March
Read articleHancocks: 60th Year Celebration
16th February 2022
Hancocks Confectionery Wholesale originally started out as a Loughborough business founded in the early 60s is celebrating its milestone 60th birthday this year.
Read articleThe Grocer’s Guide to Confectionery: Expanding our Vimto offer
14th February 2022
“Exciting new products have been added to our Vimto range over the last year, thanks to the partnership we have with the soft drinks giant,” says World of Sweets sales and marketing director Helen Bradshaw.
Read articleNew CBD confectionery launching in the UK
10th January 2022
The Sweet Botanist range of gum and hard boiled sweets have been developed over the last 2 years by experts at World of Sweets who have been creating confectionery for over 125 years.
Read articleThe UK’s largest confectionery distributor rebrands
1st December 2021
World of Sweets, formally known as the IB group, incorporates Hancocks and Bonds of London, and is the UK’s number one confectionery distributor, importer, and wholesaler, supplying thousands of customers across all retail channels.
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