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Strawberry sweets are everywhere. Gummies, bon bons, fizzy pencils, boiled sweets, laces, bulk bags: if it can be made pink and fruity, someone has probably done it.
But not all strawberry sweets deserve a spot in your snack drawer.
Why Strawberry Is the UK's Favourite Sweet Flavour
Simple: it goes with everything.
It is one of those flavours that seems to work in just about every kind of sweet. Fizzy? Works. Chewy? Works. Creamy? Absolutely. Hard-boiled, gummy, sugar-dusted or fondant-filled? Still works. Not every flavour can say that.
Part of the appeal is balance. Strawberry is fruity without being too sharp, sweet without being too much, and familiar without ever feeling boring. It sits in that perfect middle ground where almost everyone is happy to see it in a pick and mix bag.
It also has serious nostalgia points. Strawberry sweets have been a staple of British sweet shops for years, so the flavour feels comforting before you have even opened the bag.
Most importantly, it suits all kinds of sweet fans. Whether you like fizzy, chewy, creamy or traditional sweets, there is usually a strawberry version for you. That is why it keeps showing up in pick and mix, party bowls and pantry cupboards across the UK.
What's in the Strawberry Sweets Line-Up?
Instead of leaving you to gamble your quid, we’ve picked out eight strawberry favourites from our range. Some are fizzy. Some are retro. Some are vegan. All of them are worth knowing about.
Giant Strawberries (120g)
A proper pick and mix classic. These firm strawberry-flavoured gummy sweets have been doing the rounds in sweet tubs for years, and for good reason.
They’ve got that familiar chewy bite and the classic giant strawberry shape everyone recognises. Vegetarian and £1.00 a bag. Hard to go wrong with these.
Fizzy Strawberries (120g)
Like the classic giant strawberry, but with a fizzy sugar coating that gives them a bit more attitude. These are vegan, vegetarian and still only £1.00, so they’re an easy win if you want something fruity with a sour edge.
Strawberry and Cream (120g)
These are the old-school option on the list: individually wrapped boiled sweets with that classic strawberry-and-cream flavour.
Sweet, creamy and unapologetically nostalgic. The kind of sweet that feels like it should live in a handbag, glovebox or coat pocket at all times.
Fizzy Strawberry Pencils (120g)
If you like your sweets with a bit going on, these are worth a look. Bite-sized strawberry pencils filled with fondant and finished with a fizzy coating, so you get chew, softness and a bit of tang all in one go. Not bad for a quid.
Strawberry Laces (160g)
Strawberry laces are one of those sweets that are as fun to eat as they are to buy. You can nibble them properly, tie them in knots, or pretend you’ll save some for later and then finish the bag anyway. A retro favourite that still holds up.
Strawberry Bon Bons (1Kg)
A full kilo of chewy, sugar-dusted strawberry bon bons is either a great idea or a dangerous one, depending on your self-control.
These are classic sweet-shop material: soft, chewy and ideal for sharing bowls, party tables or anyone who takes their bon bons seriously.
Giant Fizzy Strawberries (1Kg)
These bring together jelly texture, strawberry flavour and a sour sugar hit in one very snackable sweet. They’re vegan, vegetarian and come in a big 1Kg bag, which makes them ideal for parties, events or committed strawberry sweet fans.
Vegan Fizzy Strawberry and Cream Slices (1Kg)
A vegan spin on the classic strawberry-and-cream combo, but with an added fizzy coating for a bit more punch. If you like that fruity-and-creamy flavour mix but want something softer and a bit livelier than a boiled sweet, these are a solid pick.
Fancy building your own strawberry line-up? Head to our pick and mix range or grab a few £1 bags and mix them yourself.
How Do These Strawberry Sweets Stack Up?
| Sweet | Size | Price | Type | Texture | Vegan | Vegetarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Strawberries | 120g | £1.00 | Pick and mix | Firm gummy | No | Yes |
| Fizzy Strawberries | 120g | £1.00 | Pick and mix | Fizzy gummy | Yes | Yes |
| Strawberry and Cream | 120g | £1.00 | Traditional | Boiled sweet | No | Yes |
| Fizzy Strawberry Pencils | 120g | £1.00 | Pick and mix | Chewy with fondant | No | No |
| Strawberry Laces | 160g | £1.00 | Retro | Lace | No | Yes |
| Strawberry Bon Bons | 1Kg | £5.99 | Retro | Chewy, sugar-dusted | No | Yes |
| Giant Fizzy Strawberries | 1Kg | £5.99 | Pick and mix | Fizzy jelly | Yes | Yes |
| Vegan Fizzy Strawberry and Cream Slices | 1Kg | £5.99 | Pick and mix | Fizzy jelly | Yes | Yes |
Prices correct at time of writing and subject to change. We offer free UK delivery on orders over £25.
So Why Does Strawberry Sell So Well?
Look at what's on this page. Gummy, boiled, pencil, lace, bon bon and fizzy jelly: that's six different textures in one flavour. Prices run from £1.00 to £5.99.
And if you've got dietary needs, we stock vegan options (Fizzy Strawberries, Giant Fizzy Strawberries, Vegan Fizzy Strawberry and Cream Slices) alongside vegetarian options across the range.
Not many flavours cover that much ground. Strawberry does.
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