Top 12 Candies from the 70s

Flashback to the 1970s with classic sweets! Relive your childhood as much as you realistically can with 1970 candy bars and retro candy. What was your favourite candy from the 70s? Chances are we have it! The Blow Pop, Curly Wurly, Ring Pop, and an all-time favourite, Reeses Pieces all reign from the 1970s. Reminisce about the good days filled with bell-bottoms and discos with these top 12 candies from the 1970s. Also, the 1970 retro candy gift box is a perfect gift for anyone's birthday or special occasion. Design your unique candy boxes by choosing from the goodies below. 

1970 Retro Candy Gift Box

Friends and loved ones love receiving our 1970 candy gift basket. Filled with candy that you choose, anyone would be delighted to receive a gift basket full of retro sweets. Choose between milk chocolate candy bars, sweet and sour candies, and so much more in our 1970s retro candy collection. You are looking for inspiration on what to fill in your candy gift box? Be sure to choose from our top 12 candies from the 1970s! It wasn't easy to choose 12, but we bet you'll find your favourite candy amongst these delicious treats. If you don't want to create your own retro candy gift box, enjoy this retro party time candy box!

Top 12 Candies from the 1970s

1. CHARMS BLOW POP. Enjoy a yummy blast from the past with Blow Pops lollipops. These retro lollipops come with a delicious bubblegum center—taste a hard candy, with fruity chewing gum on the inside. With a wide range of fruity flavours, there's a blow pop lollipop for everyone. Choose between Black Cherry, Bursting Berry, What a Melon, Cherry, Black Ice, Kiwi Berry, Sour Apple, Cherry Ice, and Blue Razz Berry.
   
   
2. BOTTLE CAPS CANDY. A 1970's candy collection would not be authentic without the 70s Bottle Caps Candy. These tart sensations come directly from the Willy Wonka Imagination room. These sweet tablet Retro Candies have a soda motif and come in grape, cola, orange, root beer, and cherry soda flavours to tingle and satisfy your taste buds.
   
   
3. BUBBLICIOUS GUM.
   Number 3 on our top 12 candies from the 1970s list goes to Bubblicious bubble gum. Get fruity, explosive flavour with this retro bubble gum. Have fun with these big bubble gum chunks. Choose between Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Cola, and the original Bubblicious Bubble Gum.
   
   
4. CURLY WURLY . Formerly known as Wig Wag and Marathon Bar, the Curly Wurly is a UK caramel chocolate bar favourite. Filled with a luscious soft caramel centre, covered in smooth milk chocolate. We recommend storing your curly wurly chocolate bar in the fridge or enjoy irresistible caramel at room temperature.
   
   
5. EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPERS JAWBREAKERS CANDY. These fruity classic jawbreakers keep lasting and lasting. They are pleasurable and flavourful until they completely dissolve in your mouth. Enjoy the classic Gobstoppers Jawbreakers in a rainbow of colours that change color magically in your mouth.
   
   
6. LAFFY TAFFY. Enjoy this retro soft taffy bar that is an all-time Canadian candy favourite. Your tastebuds will thank you for this pleasing candy that is durable and long-lasting. Choose from a range of flavours to satisfy your tastebuds. Which laffy taffy flavour is your favourite? Choose between Strawberry, Banana, Grape, Watermelon, Cherry, Sparkle Cherry, and more by clicking the link above.
   
   
7. POP ROCKS. Appreciate an explosion of candy goodness with retro pop rock crackling candy! What a sweet blast from the past! Originally invented in 1975, pop rocks are still an all-time favourite candy today. See our full range of pop-rock flavors, including Original Cherry, Blue Razz, Cotton Candy, Grape, Green Apple, and much more!
   
   
8. REESE'S PIECES.
   
   The perfect combination of sweet and salty must be Reese's Pieces. Enjoy savoury peanut butter wrapped in rich milky chocolate. Order the original Reese's Pieces cups or, enjoy the evolution of Reese Pieces with the snack mix or the Reese's Pieces bulk candy.
   
   
9. RING POP. Remember showing off your candy jewelry? Swear your ring pop with pride to show off your retro 70s candy. Choose between delicious flavours like Raspberry Lemonade, Berry Blast, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and Strawberry.
   
   
10. JELLY BELLY JELLY BEANS. With so many Jelly Belly Jelly Bean flavours to choose from, it's so challenging to decide. These mouthwatering, full-flavored jelly beans are pleasurable and delectable. We bet you can't just have one! Whatever your favourite flavour is, rest assured that we have it!
    
    
11. SOUR PATCH KIDS.
    So sharp, sweet, and fuzzy, this retro candy is still a favourite today. Enjoy soft, chewy and sour retro 70s candy. Choose between the original Sour Patch Kids, or treat yourself to something different. Immerse yourself into the evolution of Sour Patch Kids with Sour Patch Kids Strawberry Candies, or the Sour Patch Tropical Candy.
    
    
12. SWEDISH FISH. Enjoy the sweet taste of lingonberry, a European berry in this 1970s retro candy! Swedish Fish may sound to have a fishie taste, but don't let the name fool you away from it's sweet and pleasurable candy. This chewy candy is a special treat to reminisce about the 70s. Enjoy this nostalgic candy with friends or family, but we understand if you keep them all for yourself! 

Top 3 1970 Canadian Candy

We went even further to bring you more 1970s candy. Are you looking for 1970 Canadian Candy? Here are our all-time favourite 70s Canadian candy:

1. AERO BAR. The bubbly and smooth milk chocolate that everyone loves today comes from the disco ways of the 1970s—a Canadian classic created in the 70s and distributed to the United States in the 80s. Canadians alike should be proud of this delicious Canadian invention.
   
   
2. MR. BIG BAR. Another Canadian Candy Icon is the Cadbury Mr. Big Bar. Initially introduced in Halloween of 1971, and is still a household candy favourite until this day. Interestingly, Mr. Big is the biggest candy bar produced by Cadbury Canada.
   
   
3. NEON LAZERS CANDY STRAWS. An all-time disco favourite, this nostalgic Canadian sweet powder is a true retro candy classic. With bright neon colours, reminisce the 70s in style. Also, be sure to try the neon tropical lazers candy straws today.

Candy From The 70s

Was your favourite candy listed here? If not, be sure to check out our exhaustive collection of retro candy. Find candy from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s in our nostalgic candy selection. Take a trip down memory lane, and let the good times roll with delicious and fun retro candy!