Swedish candy has a reputation for being the “better” candy. You’ve seen the claims online: no high-fructose corn syrup, no gelatin, no artificial dyes. Some of that is true. Some of it is marketing. So is Swedish candy actually healthy? The honest answer is that it depends on what you mean by healthy. And no, […]
In Sweden, candy shopping is a weekly ritual. Lösgodis (literally “loose candy”) is the wall of bins in every supermarket where you grab a paper bag and fill it with exactly the pieces you want. It is the heart of lördagsgodis, the Saturday candy tradition, and the reason Swedish candy aisles feel like a treasure […]
Swedish candy has officially crossed into mainstream American retail. What used to require a specialty import shop or an international order now sits on the shelf at stores you already visit: here is exactly which chains carry it, what to look for, and what it costs. Target Target has gone further than any other big-box […]
Christmas gifting has a last-minute problem: everyone buys the same gift cards. Swedish candy fixes that. It’s unexpected, it’s shareable, and a well-picked mix looks far more thoughtful than its price tag suggests. Here are six Swedish candy gifts that work: picked from what’s actually buyable in the US right now, with live prices. The […]
Halloween 2026 lands on a Saturday. That’s maximum trick-or-treat traffic and full party energy. And the perfect excuse to ditch the fun-size chocolate bars everyone else is handing out. Swedish candy is an easy upgrade: skull shapes made for the holiday, sour flavors with actual bite, and a pick-and-mix tradition that turns any party into […]
Sweden’s most famous candy car just rolled into American stores. On September 17, Cloetta announced that Ahlgrens bilar, the little foam cars Swedes have eaten since 1953, is launching in the US, exclusively at Target. Stores nationwide, plus Target.com. This is the biggest Swedish candy retail moment in the US so far. The TikTok wave […]
Here is where to buy BUBS candy in the US, from online specialty stores to physical locations near you, plus the best flavors to try first. What Is BUBS Candy? BUBS is one of Sweden’s most beloved candy brands, founded by the Lindström family and owned by Norwegian food group Orkla since 2023. The brand […]
Swedish Candy vs American candy isn’t just preference—there are real chemical and cultural differences. Here’s what’s actually different.
Ahlgrens Bilar isn’t a Volvo. It’s Sweden’s most beloved marshmallow candy car, sold since 1953.
Swedish licorice ranges from sweet to genuinely weird. Here’s the beginner’s guide to salty licorice, salmiak, and not hating every flavor.