Shrimps & Bananas
Shrimps & Bananas may sound like a curious dish on a pub menu, but in the sweet world, they’re legends. Raspberry-flavoured shrimps and soft banana-shaped foam sweets have ruled party bags and pick-and-mix stands for generations. At Monmore Confectionery—the UK’s largest sweet wholesaler—they remain one of the most requested foam varieties across the entire product range.
There’s a reason these spongy oddballs never fade. The texture is light, the flavour nostalgic, and the appearance downright fun. From 1kg sweet mixes to themed cones and birthday bags, Shrimps & Bananas bring both colour and character in a way no other sweet can.
The Foam Sweet That Sells Itself
Shoppers may come in for cola bottles or rainbow belts, but more often than not, it’s the foam sweets they leave raving about. With their marshmallow-like chew and whimsical shapes, these retro favourites continue to generate repeat sales across retail, gifting, and e-commerce channels.
- Iconic visuals that elevate sweet jar refills and cones
- Low weight but high volume—ideal for gift box sweets
- Universally appealing to both children and adults
Did You Know?
Shrimps & Bananas were originally introduced in the 1950s as part of a push for affordable, light-texture sweets that wouldn’t melt or spoil in transit. Their foam structure is created using aerated glucose and pectin—resulting in that signature chew without being sticky. These sweets also retain shape brilliantly, making them a top choice for sweet tubs UK retailers looking for shelf-stable showstoppers.
Why Monmore Confectionery?
Monmore Confectionery isn’t just another wholesaler—it’s the force behind the UK’s sweetest success stories. With a massive product catalogue, decades of distribution experience, and a reputation for reliability, Monmore supplies bulk sweets to retailers, event organisers, and online platforms nationwide.
Shrimps & Bananas are just one of the many foam favourites available in volume. Each batch is packed to preserve freshness and structure—because nobody wants flattened shrimps or soggy bananas. Fast dispatch, competitive pricing, and consistently high stock levels make Monmore the go-to wholesaler for every sweet mix worth its sugar.
Final Thought
There’s nothing subtle about Shrimps & Bananas—and that’s precisely the point. Light, bright, and bursting with nostalgic joy, they’re the sweets that make every mix smile. Order your wholesale supply from 1kg sweets and let Monmore Confectionery deliver the foam sweet magic.
Few sweets are as iconic—or as brilliantly bizarre—as Shrimps & Bananas.
