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Learn about Chupa Chups

1958

The Great Idea
The 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.
The Great Idea

1958

A star is born
A Star is Born! Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, the Smurfs, and of course, Chupa Chups, were all born this year!
A star is born

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!
Lucky number 7…

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.
First name of Chupa Chups was… GOL?

1963

You guys renamed your favourite lollipop
You 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”.
You guys renamed your favourite lollipop

1969

Salvador Dali shaped the Chupa Chups brand
Salvador 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!
Salvador Dali shaped the Chupa Chups brand

1990

World Domination
World 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!
World Domination

1994

The biggest Chupa Chups lollipop EVER
The biggest Chupa Chups lollipop EVER Originally made as a gift for the formed Barcelona FC footballer Histro Stoichkov, this ginormous lollipop weighed in at a huge 735g.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.
The biggest Chupa Chups lollipop EVER

1995

Chupa Chups visited outer space
Chupa 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.
Chupa Chups visited outer space

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.
Chupa Chups as nickname for a species of marine sponges?

2017

Halloween
We 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.
Halloween

2017

Summer in the City
Lollipop 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!
Summer in the City

2017

Forever Fun
Forever 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.
Forever Fun

2017

Tezenis
Chupa 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.
Tezenis

2017

More than 100 flavours
More 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?
More than 100 flavours

2017

Chupa Chups, the hottest new fashion brand
Chupa 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!
Chupa Chups, the hottest new fashion brand