Humbugs
Giving someone a sweet to enjoy while they chat is what branded humbugs do best, and the packaging decides how they get there. Clear cello bags and pillow boxes put a handful straight into a hand, with the corporate colour mix showing through. Silver candle tins hold tiny humbugs that travel in a pocket or bag, while reusable clip lock glass jars, one with square humbugs and one with a white lid, keep sweets close by for longer. Large square and slim glass jars hold the biggest fill. Every style arrives bulk packed, which makes them easy to unpack and set out, and a little chipping simply comes with boiled lollies.
A small business owner sets a glass jar of humbugs on the shop counter at the start of the week. By Friday, regulars have a reason to linger for a chat, and kids tug at their parents' sleeves to ask for one. The shop feels a little warmer and the jar keeps getting topped up. Pop a second jar of jelly beans beside it for a bit of colourful competition.
Most custom humbugs can be branded with a full colour sticker on the packaging. Once the sweets are gone, the clip lock jars stay on desks as handy storage for paperclips or tea bags.
Good to Know
Are branded humbugs a good handout for a trade show stand?
Yes, cello bags and pillow boxes of branded humbugs move fast at busy stands because staff can pass them across the table in seconds. The clear packaging shows the corporate colour mix, and visitors get a sweet to enjoy while they chat.
When do glass jars of humbugs make sense over cello bags?
Glass jars suit spots where people come back again and again, like a reception desk or shop counter. Cello bags fit one-off moments, such as a goodie bag at a conference or a thank-you at a school concert.
Are humbugs suitable for outdoor events in summer?
They need to stay below 22°C, so keep cartons in the shade or an air-conditioned space until you hand them out. On hot days, set out small batches at a time rather than leaving the whole lot on a sunny table.
What's the best humbug option for a wedding favour?
Silver candle tins and smaller glass jars make lovely wedding favours that sit neatly beside each place card. Guests take them home from the reception, and the reusable jar or tin hangs around long after the sweets are gone.