Candy canes are a Christmas-season staple, and the one line we stock covers the format well: a genuine bulk bag rather than a boxed set of a few canes. Here's what's actually in it, and a bit of the history behind the shape.
Kingsway Mega Value Vegan Sugared Candy Canes
Our one candy cane line is Kingsway Mega Value Vegan Sugared Candy Canes 2.5kg — classic hooked sticks with a sugared coating, sold as a 2.5kg bulk bag rather than a small boxed set. Kingsway lists it as vegan; as ever, check the pack label for the specific ingredients and any allergen statement rather than relying on the product name alone. At this size it's built for pick 'n' mix counters, Christmas displays or bulk gifting rather than a single stocking filler.
Where the Shape Comes From
Plain white peppermint and sugar sticks date back to at least the 17th century in Europe. The best-known origin story places the hooked shape in Cologne, Germany, around 1670, when a choirmaster is said to have asked a local sweet maker for sugar sticks bent like a shepherd's crook to keep children quiet during Christmas services — though there's no solid evidence to confirm the tale rather than treat it as folklore. What's better documented is that candy canes stayed plain white for roughly two centuries before the now-familiar red stripes, and the peppermint flavour that usually goes with them, became standard around the turn of the 20th century. The cane reached America with German immigrants in the 1800s and has been tied to Christmas tree decorating ever since.
Where to find the rest
This sits within our wider Kingsway range, alongside the brand's other bulk pick 'n' mix lines.
Frequently asked questions
What candy canes does Supreme Sweets stock?
One line — Kingsway's Mega Value Vegan Sugared Candy Canes, a 2.5kg bulk bag.
Are Supreme Sweets' candy canes vegan?
Yes, per the product name — always check the pack label for full ingredients and allergens.
Why are traditional candy canes striped and hook-shaped?
The hook is linked to a 17th-century German tradition; the red stripe and peppermint flavour became standard around 1900.
Is this a Christmas-only product?
Demand is highly seasonal around Christmas, but the product is listed year-round while stock lasts.