Swizzels is a confectionery manufacturer based in the UK. They are known for their retro sweets including Love Hearts, Drumsticks, and Refreshers. The company was founded in 1928 and has since expanded their product range to include a variety of sweets, lollipops, and chocolates.
Founded in 1928 by Alfred and Maurice Matlow in London
Moved to a factory in Derbyshire in 1940s
Introduced Love Hearts in 1954
Launched Drumsticks in 1957
Expanded product range to include lollipops, chocolates, and more sweets in the following years
Currently operating with over 500 staff members
Also known for their retro sweets, this UK-based confectionery manufacturer produces brands like Sherbet Fountain, Fruit Salad, and Black Jack.
A popular German confectionery company that produces a wide range of gummy sweets, including their famous Goldbears.
Another UK-based company that produces sweets including Wine Gummies, Jelly Babies, and Liquorice Allsorts.
Small, heart-shaped sweets with messages printed on them. Available in various flavours and colours.
Chewy lollipops available in various fruit flavours, with a soft and a harder texture.
Chewy sweets with a fizzy, sherbet centre. Available in raspberry, lemon, and lime flavours.
Soft, chewy sweets in the shape of various fruits, with a fizzy centre. Available in a range of flavours.
Fruit-flavoured lollipops with a bubblegum centre. These sweets are designed to be shared.
Swizzels sweets are available to buy in most UK supermarkets, as well as online retailers such as Amazon and the Swizzels website.
Some Swizzels products are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, but not all. Check the packaging or Swizzels website for information on specific products.
Love Hearts and Drumsticks are two of the best-selling Swizzels products, but Squashies and Refreshers are also popular among consumers.
Swizzels has made a commitment to removing all artificial colours from their products. They still use some natural and nature identical flavours.
Some Swizzels products are gluten-free, but not all. Check the packaging or Swizzels website for information on specific products.