Where to Buy Swedish Candy in the U.S.

Have you been looking for authentic Swedish candy in the United States? Have you questioned whether the Swedish candy they supposedly sell at our big retail stores is actually from Sweden?

Truth be told, there are “Swedish candy” bags available today at Target, Walmart, Five Below, Publix and other places that are in fact not from Sweden or is not manufactured in Sweden.

There are also candy stores today across the United States who claim they sell Swedish candy, when in fact they don’t.

Most prominent of these versions are the “Swedish-style” candy bags, which most oftentimes are actually manufactured in China and taste nothing like real Swedish candy.

The famous Bubs brand also partnered with Mount Franklin Foods, and have cheap version of Bubs bags selling today that are in fact manufactured in Mexico. A real Swede or candy fan could certainly tell the difference between North American manufactured Bubs and Scandinavia-manufactured Bubs in terms of consistency, flavor and more.

So Where Can I actually purchase authentic Swedish Candy in the United States?

There are stores across the U.S. that were originally founded by Swedes or that partner directly with Swedish companies to import authentic candy from Sweden. Notable mentions include Sockerbit, BonBonNYC, Lil’ Sweet Treat, and Sweetish Candy. These stores can be found in cities such as Los Angeles, New York City, Lancaster,and Chicago, with more Swedish candy concepts continuing to expand across the United States.

If you are looking for Swedish candy in Tampa your leading premier candy store would be The Pirate Candy Shop along with other well-known South Florida stores such as GoYummy and ScandyCandy. These stores offer authentic Swedish candy imported directly from Sweden.

If you are ever uncertain whether a candy is authentically Swedish, you can always check the back of the bag to see where it was manufactured. If it is pick-and-mix candy, you can ask the store staff or manager for the manufacturer’s information or country of origin.

It is also worth noting that candy imported from Europe, particularly from Sweden, is often made with higher-quality ingredients, fewer artificial dyes, and flavor profiles that many people consider more refined, premium, and flavorful than much of the candy commonly produced in the United States.