Frequently Asked Questions

• We have tracked down the very best candy manufacturers from the USA We feature world- famous American candy brands as well as ranges from lesser known and specialist stateside confectioners.
• We have massive ranges of American confectionery so whatever your favourites are, you can satisfy your candy pangs all in one place… (we advise consumption in moderation, of course…).
• We don’t have a minimum order value. You can buy American candy by the single piece or the load. You can buy a few of your favourite American candy bars or pouches, a whole carton of USA candy, a bulk bag of candy, or a large jar of candy. You can buy our American candy according to your preference and budget.
• You can buy as little or as much confectionery as you like so whether you are Charlie Bucket looking for a single Wonka bar or Lord Vader demanding a planet be sculpted out of chocolate, we offer a huge range of sweets to suit all budgets and tastes, we’re right here and we can help.
• We send American confectionery orders out just about every day (except Sundays and Bank Holidays).
• American Candy orders placed by midnight usually ship the next business day and your sweets should be delivered within a matter of days in the UK.
• You can create an account with us that will save your ordering information for future reference. You will also receive some very special offers. The more you shop, the more free confectionery you can get and the sweeter the deals we can offer you.
• We also have a "Saved Cart" feature to make shopping that much easier.
• We provide exceptional customer service. Contact us and you should always get a quick, helpful response.
• We offer a no-quibble, 100% money back or replacement guarantee. If there is a problem with your confectionery and you are not completely satisfied, just get in touch. We will try to put things right. We will not hesitate to process a refund or exchange for your purchase price and reimburse the shipping charges, when appropriate.
• Our optional gift enclosure cards are hand-written by real people for a personal touch. Look for the gift card option during checkout.
• We offer free UK economy shipping on orders over £100.
• There are a variety of delivery options available to you from standard delivery options to priority express deliveries.

Firstly, you’ll need to decide which of our delicious American candies you want. Is there a particular type of American candy you crave? If so, you could buy an individual bar, pouch or bag. You may want an off-the-shelf American candy mix, an American candy selection box, jar or hamper.

Alternatively, you may want to put together your very own bespoke selection of American candies in your choice of format. If you are looking to buy American sweets, it’s easy. Just click on the ‘add to cart’ or buy button on any off-the-shelf individual American candy products or follow the simple instructions to create your own bespoke American confectionery selection. You’ll simply need to select your USA candy by hovering over the list and clicking on the ones you want.

We are always at the mercy of sweet manufacturers and distributors but we do our utmost to keep our website up to date in terms of live inventory. From time to time, products are discontinued or unavailable.

Our American candy stocks can also can run out in real time with simultaneous orders coming. In instances when a particular American candy is part of an American candy selection, we will always endeavour to find a comparable substitute confectionery from our huge stockpiles of American confectionery we hold in the event a candy is unavailable. If we don’t feel there is a comparable product and you have ordered a very specific item rather than a selection, we will be in touch.

When we do have to substitute candies, we always ensure you receive value for money. If a product is crucial to your order and your absolute favourite, please do contact us before ordering or leave a note at checkout asking to be contacted.

Please Note: we are also bound by legislation and the distribution and sale of some American candies is subject to UK laws. We endeavour to stock only permissible American candy in the UK and keep an eye on changing legislation regarding which American candies are allowable for sale in the UK.

Unfortunately, we cannot make changes to our off-the-shelf American candy selections on your behalf. Some of our pre-mixed American confectionery selections change seasonally and according to supply levels as we are at the mercy of legislation, American confectionery manufacturers and our distributors so it is worth contacting us before ordering if there is a particular American candy you are craving. If you would like more or less of a certain candy, you can also request this at checkout.

You can find a comprehensive list of individual ingredients here.

We have labelled all relevant products with allergens as specified by the confectionery manufacturers (e.g. WHEAT, DAIRY, SOYA). If you, or the recipient of your gift has an intolerance to any of these allergens, please do not purchase the confectionery product from our website if the confectionery does not meet dietary requirements.

If you have an allergy or intolerance to a particular ingredient or foodstuff, please do get in touch before ordering and we can advise on the best products.

Please Note: Our vegan range is suitable for all vegetarian and halal customers.

We are more than happy to add a personalised gift note to any sweet order with a custom message (£2). You can find this option on our product pages. Simply write your message in the box provided and the gift note will be placed in your order.

If you notice a mistake with your address you must email us at hello@artfactory.co.uk to amend this immediately. After an hour, it is possible that your order has been fulfilled.

We do sense check all addresses provided against the postal address files our carriers have so we’d hope to spot any anomalies in addresses provided with orders but we are unable to identify if you have provided a correct address beyond the address existing and being deliverable.

If you provide an incorrect address and the courier is unable to deliver, we will not be able to send out a replacement product. Please get in touch with us to arrange a solution. Please ensure the address you provide is correct before placing your order.

Likewise, if a carrier attempts delivery of a sweet order more than three times and you are not in to receive this, it could be returned to sender. At this point we will not be able to re send it free of charge. Please contact us in the event there is a problem with your delivery.

Payment must be made online at time of ordering. We use secure payment gateways.

Your American candy order will be fulfilled within 48 hours Monday – Friday. Any orders made on Saturday / Sunday will be fulfilled on the next working day.

Delivery times vary based on your chosen delivery method. Please allow between 2-7 working days for your American candy order to arrive, not including weekends or bank holidays for post.

We will provide updates and tracking information for your order. If you are outside of mainland England (e.g Scottish Highlands, Isle of Wight etc.), please get in touch to obtain your tracking information and allow five working days for delivery.

We do not offer international shipping as a norm. If you are outside of the UK, please get in touch to arrange a shipping quote and we will try to assist.