Sugar rationing again affected supply during the Second World War, but from the 1950s onwards, sweets and chocolate became treats affordable to almost every home. Even now, the confectionery ...

"Every day we're finding these sweets," said Stephanie Young from ... Ms Young said the popularity of this type of confectionery was on the rise, having been fuelled by social media and influencers.

The shelf-life of confectionery varies. Boiled sweets, such as lollipops, can last from a few months to several weeks if kept in a cool, dry place in their original wrapping. Chocolate ...