Hot Tamales

Hot Tamales — America's Famous Cinnamon Chewy Candy  

Hot Tamales are one of the most distinctive sweets you can put on a UK shelf, because they do something almost nothing in British confectionery does: cinnamon. The little glossy red chews deliver a warm, building cinnamon heat — gentle enough to keep eating, intense enough to keep you reaching for the next piece — and that flavour is a genuine point of difference for any American range.
 

They're made by Just Born, the Pennsylvania family firm behind Mike and Ike and Peeps. In fact Hot Tamales are Mike and Ike's sibling: created in 1950 by Bob Born using the exact same chewy oblong shape and theatre-box format, but swapping fruit flavour for cinnamon. That's why the two are almost always displayed side by side — sweet and heat, two completely different experiences from the same candy family.
 

Sweet and Glory stocks the Hot Tamales range wholesale for UK retailers.
 

The Hot Tamales Range

The range covers the classic original cinnamon candy in its best-known formats: the American theatre box, the larger peg bag for sharing, and a small impulse pack ideal for till-point sales. The line-up can vary with availability between shipments.

Why Stock Hot Tamales?

Hot Tamales fill a gap no UK brand really occupies — cinnamon candy simply isn't part of the British sweet vocabulary, so for many customers they're a real discovery, and one that turns cinnamon fans into reliable repeat buyers. They're also one of the best-selling non-chocolate candies in the US, with the recognition and social-media appeal that drives a lot of American-import sales.

The bright red packaging stands out on shelf, the theatre box looks premium and carries a healthy margin, and the brand pairs naturally with Mike and Ike for a complete American cinema-candy display. They also slot neatly into a "spicy" or "intense flavour" section alongside sour and heat-led lines.

For the full story — the Just Born history, how cinnamon heat works, and where Hot Tamales fit — see our guide: Hot Tamales: America's Cinnamon Candy Guide. To build the classic cinema-candy pairing, see our Mike and Ike range.

Buy Wholesale Hot Tamales at Sweet and Glory

Sweet and Glory offers the Hot Tamales 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 Hot Tamales wholesale in the UK?

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

What are Hot Tamales?

Hot Tamales are chewy cinnamon-flavoured candies made by Just Born, the American company behind Mike and Ike. They have a warm, building cinnamon heat and have been an American theatre-box staple since 1950.

What do Hot Tamales taste like?

They have a sweet, chewy centre with a warm cinnamon heat that builds as you eat — a flavour that's common in American candy but rare in British confectionery.

What formats do you stock?

The range includes the classic theatre box, a larger sharing peg bag, and a small impulse pack for till-point sales.

What is the minimum order for Hot Tamales 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.