Fun Dip

Fun Dip — The Lick-and-Dip Candy That's Part Treat, Part Activity

 

Fun Dip is one of those rare sweets that's as much an activity as a candy. The idea is simple and oddly irresistible: an edible Lik-A-Stix dipper, a pouch of brightly coloured flavoured sugar, and the slow, interactive ritual of dipping and licking your way through it. Unlike most sweets that are gone in a couple of bites, Fun Dip is designed to be drawn out and enjoyed — which is a big part of why it's hooked generations of kids.
 

It has a charming origin, too. It began in the 1940s as "Lik-M-Aid" — a powdered drink mix that children kept eating straight from the packet instead of stirring into water. The makers leaned into it, turned it into a standalone candy, and in the 1970s added the edible dipping stick to create the Fun Dip we know today. The brand is now part of Ferrara, home to many of America's best-loved candy names.
 

Sweet and Glory stocks the Fun Dip range wholesale for UK retailers.
 

The Fun Dip Range

The range covers the classic single Fun Dip pouch with its Lik-A-Stix, plus larger Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip packs — including a peg bag — that still carry the brand's original 1940s name. Between them they suit everything from a pocket-money single to a sharing format. The line-up shifts as new imports land, so availability can change with each shipment.

Why Stock Fun Dip?

Fun Dip sells on novelty and nostalgia in equal measure. For younger customers it's an interactive, hands-on treat unlike anything in the standard sweet aisle; for adults it's a hit of childhood that's hard to walk past. That dual appeal makes it a dependable impulse buy.

The bright, playful packaging stands out in a display and photographs well, tapping into the social-media-driven demand for retro and "do you remember this?" American candy. It sits naturally in an American candy section alongside other Ferrara favourites and works well at the till as a low-price impulse line. As a distinctive, interactive product, it gives customers a reason to choose your shop over a supermarket that only carries the usual names.

Buy Wholesale Fun Dip at Sweet and Glory

Sweet and Glory offers the Fun Dip range at wholesale trade prices with fast dispatch from our Manchester warehouse. No minimum order required. Free delivery on orders over £150 ex VAT under 25kg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy Fun Dip wholesale in the UK?

Sweet and Glory supplies Fun Dip wholesale across the UK with no minimum order. Free delivery on orders over £150 ex VAT under 25kg, dispatched from our Manchester warehouse.

What is Fun Dip?

Fun Dip is an American candy made up of an edible Lik-A-Stix dipping stick and pouches of flavoured, coloured sugar. You dip the stick into the powder and lick it off — a slow, interactive way to enjoy the candy.

Why is some Fun Dip called Lik-M-Aid?

Lik-M-Aid was the candy's original name when it launched in the 1940s. Some packs, including imported versions, still carry the Lik-M-Aid name.

What sizes do you stock?

The range includes the classic single Fun Dip pouch and larger Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip packs, including a peg bag.

What is the minimum order for Fun Dip wholesale?

There is no minimum order. Free delivery applies on orders over £150 ex VAT under 25kg. Orders under £150 ex VAT are charged at £7.10 per box.