Candy, food facts, Diets and more

Colour makes a sweet recognisable, but does not tell you exactly what is inside.

On 14 January 1920, Walther Matthijs began developing his own liquorice recipes at home.

Looking for the Wilhelmina sugar-free peppermint roll?

KING sounds royal, but its name tells a story about quality.

Discover the story behind Wilhelmina peppermint, created in 1892 as a tribute to a young Dutch queen, and explore tins worth keeping.

Liquorice starts with a recipe.

Venco’s history starts in 1878, when Gerrit van Voornveld made liquorice and peppermint in a steam factory in Amsterdam.

Some sweet lovers choose fruity wine gums; others prefer firm liquorice or refreshing peppermint.

HARIBO began in Bonn on 13 December 1920.

A red sweet does not automatically contain azo colours.