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Welsh chef student Josie Wheeler wins Student Pastry Chef of the Year at Hotel Café Royal
Student chef Josie Wheeler, from Coleg y Cymoedd in Nantgarw in South West Wales, held her nerve on a tense day on Tuesday to win the Student Pastry Chef of the Year 2022. Her dish of mini Black Forest entremet wowed the stellar pannel of judges at the The... more
Jubilee chocolates that are fit for a Queen
With the nation in a Platinum Jubilee frenzy, what better way to celebrate 70 years on the throne than with these handmade, regal-themed chocolates? Our friends at Belcolade have gone back in time to revisit some of the chocolate innovations which shaped... more
Spotlight on mental health
Work-related stress accounts for 37% of all illnesses in the UK and 45% of all working days lost. With Mental Health Awareness Week taking place this month (May 9-15), it’s a good time to give some focus to your wellbeing, along with that of your... more
Flying the flag for the Queen
The nation will be in full patriotic spirit at the beginning of next month as HRH Queen Elizabeth celebrates an unprecedented 70 years on the throne. Street parties will be taking place the length and breadth of the country and consumers will be... more
A truly British flavour for the student pastry chef of the year finals
England, Wales & Scotland are all represented in the finalists of the Student Pastry Chef of the Year competition. The eight students who made it past the judges and into the final will compete against each other at The Hotel Café Royal on Tuesday... more
New sales director joins Henley Bridge
Henley Bridge has appointed a sales director to help realise the company’s growth ambitions. Adrian Dodds brings a wealth of experience to the role, including 14 years as Head of UK Sales at Lantmannen Unibake. The expanding business has... more
Finally! – a chance to exhibit and show off our new ranges
Over the last couple of years, we’ve introduced some really exciting product ranges but the Covid pandemic has restricted our opportunity to showcase them to a wider audience. As restrictions are lifted at last, we’re thrilled to be... more
Sensational semifreddo
Semifreddo is a type of iced dessert – similar but different to its close cousin, ice cream. Its name means ‘semi-frozen’ in Italian and it has the texture of being half frozen. As there is air incorporated in the mousse mixture and whipped... more
Shapeshifters
Soft serve ice cream has come a long way since it was invented in the 1930s when a simple swirl was the only serving option. The clever folk at Carpigiani have created a range of 13 different shaped nozzles to give operators more... more
The Freezer
Introducing new products in the gelato category Put a stamp on your creations Henley Bridge’s latest chocolate decor range by Chocolatree brings an 80-strong listing of products comprising an innovative collection of ready to use decorations and moulds,... more
Make it a mono
Mono-portions, or mini desserts, are very much on trend and with good reason. Rising obesity rates and an increased focus on healthy eating has prompted chefs and consumers alike to re-evaluate portion sizes, particularly when it comes to calorie-intensive treats.... more
Belcolade Cacao-Trace. A sustainable future for chocolate
As a nation, we’re all striving to ‘do our bit’ to make the world a better place. We’re taking personal action to live sustainably and making ethical choices by opting to buy products which make a positive difference. Demand for... more