FORGET flowers. Dessert boxes are the new "it thing" and "everyone is going nuts over them".

At least, that's what the owners of a Mildura dessert box company have found since launching in August.

Co-owner of Eyecandy Dessert Boxes Leteesha McSwain said the sweet treats had become very popular in the past four months and with the lead up to Christmas.

"I think it's just the new 'it thing' compa...