The first time Chewits were ever found on the market under this particular name was in 1965. Prior to that time, this fun candy was named Chewzits. The original introduction of Chewzits happened in 1963, so the name only lasted a couple of years before the transition occurred.

Carole Wright said: “I worked there for five years. The job was awful. Very boring. But the people I worked with - well that’s a different matter. The social life was fantastic. Lollipops are one of the most popular types of hard candies that appeal to sweet tooths of all ages. Whether you add them to a sweet table or pop them into a party bag, any of the green Chupa Chups lollipops are sure to go down a treat. The same goes for the options numerous flavours from Dobson’s – which include Watermelon, Apple and Tropical Fruit. I was on fizzy Chewits and the highlight was getting M&S double Devon rejects from the factory shop.” Chewits’ extremely fruity flavours and chewy chews is what makes them stand out against other chews on the market. And during their whole existence, they have been a perennial favourite of both children and adults.But now this range has expanded to Sour Cherry and Sour Lemon flavoured Chews, as well as Sour Apple & Lemon Juicy Bites. Now that’s something to sink your teeth into. Retro Chewits Get Re-Branded However, they have officially been discontinued again due to the roaring popularity of the other flavours. The former Leaf UK Chewits factory on Virginia Street in Southport is demolished, on February 26, 2008. Photo by Gareth Jones We’ve all got the one sweet that was our favourite during childhood. And now, thinking about it brings nostalgia but also disappointment that we can’t have it again. Quite a lot of the sweets we enjoyed during our childhood have since been discontinued.

Legend has it that you are only ever a stone’s throw away from a fan of sour sweets. And if you’re looking for some to fit in with your green theme, then it’s safe to say that there are plenty of green sour sweets here at Wholesale Sweets. Across from Mullards, on Rufford Road, there was an engineering company called Bankfield, my dad worked there years ago. He also worked on the old pier train, the Silver Bell. I will ask him if he worked on the manufacture of aeroplanes in Southport. He, my mum and sister emigrated to Canada, where he worked in plane manufacture with De Havilland in Toronto. He worked in different aspects of sheet metal work all his working life.” In fact, Chewits has a few of their own chewy treats to get nostalgic over. So as we reminisce over what was, we’re bringing you with us. Time to remind you about some of our retro sweets that haven’t quite made it with us into the present day. Who knows, one of them might have even been your favourite! Retro Chewits Products Along with Ice Cream Chewits came the introduction of other newer flavours, Cola, Rhubarb & Custard, and Blue Mint. Originally launched as limited edition flavours, Cola became an ever-popular Chewits choice so it’s been in our range ever since.

Sweets for a Green Theme

https://chewits.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/For-Retro-Chewits-Sweets-blog.mp4 Chewits: Our Range Needing something for every colour isn’t a problem if you dig your claws into Chewits. With just our Chews alone there’s 5 bright colours to correspond with the rainbow. That’s pretty roarsome. Within our range, you’ll also find plenty of green chocolate options. Foil-wrapped chocolate comes in a whole range of different colours and is a brilliant way to get some chocolate options that fit with your theme! Kinnerton’s Green Foiled Chocolate Balls are a versatile option that is well suited to a whole host of occasions. The Lindt Lindor Mint Chocolate Truffles are a suitably indulgent option that is well suited to a wedding or a green gift hamper! It’s an online space full of funny, relatable content, creative ideas, and full challenges for people to take part in. And with the amount of people becoming attached to their mobile phones over the years, especially social media, it’s no surprise that some challenges take off. TikTok is becoming an app where we all spend countless hours scrolling endlessly and watching content.

Through the years, there have been a lot of different flavors of Chewits on the market. They had four original flavors and still have a long list of flavors. Of course, they’ve also had some specialty flavors that have been really popular. You only really need to bring foods and drinks that are all one specific colour but to really join in on the fun, you should wear clothes for that colour, too! That doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy a new wardrobe, just work with what you have.

Michala Leyland said: “I did two summers there as a student. Learnt a lot from an elderly lady called Rose who wanted you to do the best job you could. There was also a woman on the sherbet lemons who’d shout ‘baldies’ when the machine malfunctioned and they came out without a wrapper. Classic.

Berry, Steve; Norman, Phil (2014). A History of Sweets in 50 Wrappers. London: The Friday Project. pp.16–17. ISBN 9780007575480. Visit our FAQs to get answers to our most frequently asked questions. And if what you’re searching for isn’t there, reach out to us! We’re happy to help. It has been built on quite extensively through the years. The name change occurred when the original owners sold all of their holdings in 1965. Prior to that, they were known as Chewzits so the name change was minor but that’s the date they count for Chewits to have been born. Who Owns Chewits?Lots of people have happy memories of their time working there. “I worked in ‘The Sin Bin’, bagging up loose Chewits during my summer holidays" In 2009, Chewits launched a programme to help young sporting hopefuls ahead of the London Olympics in 2012. The Chewits Young Sporting Ambassador programme provides financial support and coaching to sponsored athletes. [20]