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Dubai chocolate went from a viral TikTok sensation to a £30 reseller buy almost overnight, but why does it cost so much? We break down the pricey ingredients (pistachio cream, tahini and kataifi pastry), the handmade process, import costs and viral demand, and ask whether it's really worth paying a premium for in 2026.

Watermelon sweets come in every format going: fizzy, sour, chewy, crunchy, vegan and halal. We've rounded up eight of our favourites from across the range, from £1 pick and mix bags to 1Kg sharers and American imports, so you can find your perfect match without trawling the full catalogue.

Retro sweets are back, and they're bringing a lot of people with them. From cola bottles and sherbet fountains to Love Hearts and Parma Violets, we look at why the classics are booming in 2026, the brands worth knowing, the diet-friendly options now available, and why they make such a good choice for parties and gifts.

Strawberry is the UK's favourite sweet flavour, and it's easy to see why: it works fizzy, chewy, creamy, boiled or sugar-dusted. We've picked out eight strawberry favourites from our range, from £1 Giant Strawberries to retro bon bons and vegan fizzy slices, with a quick comparison to help you choose.

Gummy bears start as a heated mix of sugar, glucose syrup and gelatine, poured into starch moulds and left to set for days. We trace the full process, from Haribo's 1922 origins to how vegan versions swap gelatine for pectin or agar-agar, and how you can make them at home.