Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

World Candies is a prominent UK-based importer, wholesaler, and distributor of international confectionery, snacks, and beverages. Headquartered in Southall, United Kingdom, the company specializes in offering an expansive range of globally recognized candy and snack brands, catering to retailers, convenience stores, and cash-and-carry clients across the UK and Europe.

Core Business and Mission

With a mission to bring the world’s favorite treats to the UK market, World Candies focuses on importing popular American, European, and global candy and snack brands. The company combines efficient logistics with a robust wholesale infrastructure to ensure timely availability and competitive pricing for clients in the retail, HORECA, and FMCG sectors.

As both a B2B and B2C supplier, World Candies strives to be a one-stop shop for premium imported confectionery, offering extensive product diversity under one roof.

Products and Service Offerings

World Candies offers a wide range of product categories, including:

• Candies:

  • Jolly Rancher Hard Candy (USA)
  • Gummy Rush Cola Bottles
  • Chupa Chups Lollipops (Spain)

• Chocolates:

  • Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars
  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

• Drinks:

  • AriZona Green Tea Cucumber with Citrus
  • AriZona RX Energy Watermelon Juice

• Snacks and Jelly Items:

  • Kaboom Jelly Animal Wild
  • Airheads Bites Peg Bag Fruit

The company continuously updates its portfolio based on seasonal demand, pop culture trends, and consumer preferences, making it a dynamic supplier for trending and hard-to-source SKUs.

Specialization and Unique Value Proposition

World Candies is uniquely positioned as a bridge between global confectionery manufacturers and UK-based retail buyers. Their specialization lies in:

• Importing U.S. and international brands not readily available in UK supermarkets
• Supplying multi-format packaging (retail, bulk, display-ready)
• Low minimum order quantities for independent shops and SMEs
• Comprehensive cash-and-carry service, with an extensive physical inventory accessible to walk-in clients

The company’s agility in sourcing and importing trending products ensures its clients stay ahead in a highly competitive snack and confectionery market.

Financial Insights

While privately held, World Candies is recognized in the industry as a key mid-tier distributor within the UK wholesale sweets market—an industry valued at over £1.5 billion annually. Based on product volume and supplier relationships, it is estimated that the company supplies over 500 retail customers monthly, with significant repeat business.

The rise in demand for imported U.S. and novelty snacks, particularly among Gen Z and millennial consumers, has supported continuous year-over-year growth in World Candies' wholesale division.

Shipment and Export Records

World Candies imports a wide variety of confectionery goods primarily from:

• United States
• Spain
• Germany
• Turkey
• Canada

The company maintains strong logistics partnerships to ensure streamlined import compliance, particularly for U.S.-FDA and EU-labeled goods. Shipment tracking data indicates regular containerized imports via UK ports and a distribution capacity of hundreds of SKUs weekly.

Domestically, World Candies ships to:

• London metropolitan retailers
• Regional wholesalers across England, Wales, and Scotland
• Convenience and grocery store chains

Target Markets

World Candies serves a broad array of commercial clients:

• Independent and chain convenience stores
• Sweet shops and kiosks
• Online retailers and e-commerce confectionery platforms
• Event and party planners seeking bulk international candy
• Cash-and-carry outlets and vending operators

The company’s flexible pricing and SKU assortment make it ideal for both small-scale resellers and bulk buyers.

Capabilities

• Importing and customs clearance for non-UK brands
• Multi-channel order fulfilment (online, in-store, wholesale)
• Dedicated client support for product sourcing and availability
• Inventory management with seasonal SKU adjustments
• Private label and customized candy mix packaging (on request)

Certifications and Compliance

World Candies adheres to UK and EU food safety and import regulations, including:

• Food Standards Agency (FSA) compliance
• Labeling compliance for allergens and nutritional content
• Import documentation for FDA-registered and CE-certified products

Their warehouse and distribution processes are compliant with industry-standard hygiene and safety protocols.

Customer Testimonials

“As a small candy shop owner, World Candies makes it easy for me to offer big-name American brands without high minimums. Great selection and reliable delivery.”
— Retailer, Birmingham

“Their pricing is competitive and their inventory is always on-trend. We get all our AriZona drinks and Hershey's stock from them.”
— Wholesale Buyer, London

Major Achievements

• One of the few UK wholesalers to consistently stock trending U.S. imports such as Reese’s, Jolly Rancher, and AriZona drinks
• Established a growing network of over 500+ B2B clients in the UK
• Expanded to support e-commerce and direct-to-consumer orders via their online platform
• Developed robust supplier partnerships with multinational confectionery brands
• Recognized for fast turnaround and exceptional order accuracy in the independent retail sector

World Candies continues to solidify its position as a top-tier distributor of international sweets and snacks, bringing global indulgence to UK shelves with speed, reliability, and taste diversity.