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Learn about Chupa Chups
1958
The Great IdeaThe Great Idea!
Chupa Chups Inventor Enric Bernat thought, do you know what the world needs? The world needs a product that "would be like eating a sweet with a fork". And with that, he brought us the first ever lollipop.
1958
A star is bornA Star is Born!
Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, the Smurfs, and of course, Chupa Chups, were all born this year!
1958
Lucky number 7…Lucky number 7…
Strawberry, orange, lemon, strawberry & cream, chocolate & vanilla, coffee & cream and mint were first 7 flavours launched. (Strawberry and strawberry & cream are still the best selling today!
1960
First name of Chupa Chups was… GOL? First name of Chupa Chups was… GOL?
Imagine this: the sweet looks a little bit like a football, and your open mouth is a football net? Weirdly, it didn’t stick, and the name was changed to CHUPS in 1960.
1963
You guys renamed your favourite lollipopYou guys renamed your favourite lollipop
We had a jingle which went a little something like this…. Get something sweet to lick, lick, lick, like a Chups (Chupa un dulce rameoe, chupa chupa chupa un CHUPS). Everyone loved it so much, it gave us the final name “Chupa Chups”.
1969
Salvador Dali shaped the Chupa Chups brandSalvador Dali shaped the Chupa Chups brand
The famous artist sketched what would become the basis of the Chupa Chups logo on a piece of newspaper. Just like that!
1990
World DominationWorld Domination
The 90s bought us some great things, including Tamagotchi’s, Light up Sneakers and Britney Spears, but more importantly, Chupa Chups began selling in 164 countries around the world, meaning you’ll find the iconic lollipop almost everywhere!
1994
The biggest Chupa Chups lollipop EVERThe biggest Chupa Chups lollipop EVER
Originally made as a gift for the formed Barcelona FC footballer Histro Stoichkov, this ginormous lollipop weighed in at a huge 735g. It would take hours, maybe days to finish it…. it’s still produced nowadays for some markets, just in case you wanted to take on a challenge.
1995
Chupa Chups visited outer spaceChupa Chups visited outer space
Russian astronauts at the MIR station brought their favourite lollipops Chupa Chups with them to outer space. Like we said, you can find it find it almost everywhere.
2000
Chupa Chups as nickname for a species of marine sponges?Chupa Chups as nickname for a species of marine sponges?
A scientific expedition to the Antarctic discovered a new species of sponge, and you’ll never guess what they decided to nickname it…. we promise it's not a joke.
2017
HalloweenWe have developed the widest range of Halloween products so far! You can find anything from lollipops, to Spooky Pizza and the newest product launch 3D Skull Lollipops – a tasty fizzy lime brain on a skull shaped strawberry lollipop.
2017
Summer in the CityLollipop legends Chupa Chups, makers of the world’s coolest sweets since 1958, have headlined the main stage at this year’s Summer in the City. The UK’s largest online video festival took place at ExCeL London this August with a host of new guests, content and areas dedicated to gaming, fashion & beauty and lifestyle. The new Chupa Sugar Free Stage has featured performances by the likes of Youtube singers and songwriters dodie clark and Emma Blackery, as well as the event’s biggest interviews and Q&A sessions. With a mission to inspire and liberate teenagers around the world, Chupa Chups are showing that the best fun is the one that we all grew up with. Celebrating its new Sugar Free collection, Chupa Chups is looking to bring a new kind of fun to UK teenagers, encouraging them to own their lifestyle with three tasty sugar free flavours – Cola, Cherry and Strawberry!
2017
Forever FunForever Fun
You’ve got to keep your childish spark alive forever. You know what they say, fun is for life, not just for kids… or something like that anyway.
2017
TezenisChupa Chups never stops to amaze its lovers! After thousands of fun, sweet, and playful collaborations, now it’s time for something really cheeky. Not just a simple licensing agreement but a partnership that combines the best values and know-how of the two .
The new capsule collection realized by Tezenis, the Italian leading underwear brand, is something really fresh and eye-catching, cool garments for an extremely on-trend look.
The collection includes underwear, clothing, bodysuits, t-shirts, pyjamas and items perfect for athleisure wear, for women, men and kids. A colorful range that plays with: the “lolly-POP” icon in all-over patterns, the inimitable logo created by Salvador Dalì and funny slogans. A collection for those who want to express their ‘out of the box’ style, no matter the occasion.
Available only in April 2017 in Oxford Circus Tezenis store.
2017
More than 100 flavoursMore than 100 flavours
Chupa Chups now sells more than 100 flavours worldwide! Have you tried some of our more unusual flavours like Macha Late, Tea&Lemon or Ramune?
2017
Chupa Chups, the hottest new fashion brandChupa Chups, the hottest new fashion brand
Who would have thought it? 2017 saw the launch of Chupa Chups as the new must have brand, launching a limited collection at Tezenis. Life isn’t perfect, but your outfit can be!