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Swedish Pick-and-Mix Candy Takes the World by Storm in 2024

Swedish Pick-and-Mix Candy Takes the World by Storm in 2024
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World December 30, 2024 08:12

stockholm - Swedish pick-and-mix candy has become a global sensation in 2024, thanks to TikTok, leading to shortages in Sweden itself.

Currently, numerous candies are in short supply in Sweden, with reassurances that they will soon be restocked as displayed at Stockholm candy store Kandyz. The sudden surge in popularity began in early March when Swedish candy sales skyrocketed in New York, creating delivery issues for some producers, according to Ole Lindell, head of the pick-and-mix candy department at the chain.

The hype around Swedish pick-and-mix candy ignited on TikTok, under the hashtag 'Swedish candy,' generating millions of views. Export of Swedish candy surged by fifty percent, straining global supply chains and causing shortages in Sweden. Lindell expressed surprise at the unpreparedness of the online Swedish candy sellers that emerged in response to the trend.

The demand for Swedish candy initially came from the United States but is now pouring in from Asian countries. Laura Rytkölä, global director of pick-and-mix candy at Cloetta, remarked on the ongoing enthusiasm reflected in their sales figures both locally and at their Stockholm airport outlet. Cloetta avoided delivery issues experienced by some producers due to their preparation.

The global director noted that the global success of Swedish pick-and-mix candy comes as no surprise, given Sweden's status as the fastest-growing confectionery category. Sweden's extensive array of candies in supermarkets sets it apart from countries like the Netherlands, where Swedish candies are already available.

Candy holds cultural significance in Sweden, with an annual consumption of 18 kilograms per person elevating the country to the top of global candy consumers. The thriving Swedish candy industry traces back to a decrease in sugar prices in 1910 when over 110 candy factories emerged in southern Sweden. The tradition of placing a bowl of pick-and-mix candy on tables instead of sweet desserts remains to this day.

In the 1980s, Swedish candy boomed further when a business owner placed large bins of candy at supermarket checkouts, drawing massive crowds. Today, almost all Swedish supermarkets feature rows of pick-and-mix candy bins, catering to the Swedish DIY mentality. The journalist underscored the quality and competition in Swedish candies as factors behind their global success.

However, excessive sweet consumption raises concerns about rising obesity rates, particularly among youth. The journalist advocated for a sugar tax to address the issue, citing the growing global obesity figures. Despite his efforts, introducing such a tax faced resistance in Sweden due to the population's fondness for sweets, including adults.

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