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Tony joins Henley Bridge with over 20 years’ experience in the Food Service sector having previously worked for Cearns & Brown, Brakes and Creed.

Mark brings to over 10 years’ experience in the ice cream and food service sectors, working for the likes of Hancock’s, Fresh Direct and Beechdean Ice Cream amongst others.

Introducing the world’s first genuinely ethical tea brand.

As the UK’s largest independent chocolate distributor, we know a thing or two about cacao, so when we were offered the exclusive opportunity to launch one of South America’s most exciting high-end chocolate product ranges, we literally went into meltdown with elation!

Christmas has come early for home cooks and bakers with the launch of a revolutionary Sosa Home Gourmet range!

We are delighted to introduce you to Norohy, organic non-split black vanilla pods, exclusive to Henley Bridge in the UK.

That’s right, your favourite Pidy products are now available in smaller pack sizes!

We’re pleased to launch the new deZaan range of cocoa powders for professionals!

We are delighted to introduce two new suppliers to the Henley Bridge family, Confiletas, chocolate cups and Barbara Decor, chocolate décor.

Banana Java is a new idea from gelato masters Rubicone. Inspired by Blue Java Bananas, known as “Ice Cream Bananas” because they have a creamy texture and flavour which is reminiscent of vanilla gelato

The chocolatiers at Belcolade are always beavering away on new ideas and their latest innovation is Amber – a white chocolate with a natural caramel flavour.

Chocolat Madagascar, the supplier of single origin Madagascan chocolate won big at this year’s Great Taste Awards, taking home not one but three awards!

Alongside their mainline products, Pidy also offer a premium range ‘Selection by Pidy’ aimed specifically at high-end restaurants and hotels, where luxury is an absolute priority.

Whilst you might feel confident that you know the likes and dislikes of your customer base, it’s always a good idea to research your market, as well as your competition, to see what’s trending and how you can adapt those trends onto your menus.

The appetite for ‘soft serve’ gelato in the UK is definitely on the rise, having enjoyed huge success in Europe as well as in the US, for many years.

The food delivery market has experienced huge growth over the last three years, and this impressive rise has been accelerated further during the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Luca Cordiglieri, of the UK Bartenders Guild. The Covid-19 pandemic that hit us this year has changed consumers’ drinking habits and will have a big influence on how and what we drink in the coming year…

There are currently 1.5 million people in the UK following a vegan diet, according to research by Finder and it’s a rapidly increasing customer base that cannot be ignored.

Street food trends and alfresco dining are going to soar this Christmas and into 2022 as we continue to emerge out of the pandemic.

Tea is the perfect winter warmer, the go-to daily refreshment for 84% of UK consumers.

Essentially a cake on a stick encased in a chocolate coating, these fun sweet treats provide the perfect blank canvas for you to put your stamp on.

The Covid-19 pandemic has raised awareness of the need to follow a healthy lifestyle in order to help protect ourselves from the virus and, as we emerge out of lockdown, the focus on good nutrition and hydration will be ever-present. 

Coffee and gelato are a winning double act, either served side by side as a pairing – or combined to make coffee-flavoured ice cream. 

There’s no way around it, great latte art takes practice. It’s one of the biggest causes of frustration for would-be baristas, but, once you’ve cracked it, the results will delight your customers.

Fancy ‘shaking’ up your drinks menu? Then, milkshakes might be worth considering. They’re ‘whipping’ up a frenzy on social media at the moment with a plethora of weird and wonderful creations.

Keep your cool this summer – and your profits hot – by adding soft serve ice cream to your operation.

Where would we be without the humble ice cream cone? A mainstay of the global snacking market, this clever carrier evolved over many decades and, like many pioneering food innovations today, it began its journey on the city street.

March 24th marks a very important day in the ice cream calendar – Gelato Day. Falling on a Wednesday, it’s celebrated throughout Europe and marks the official start of the gelato season.