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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.

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!

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…

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.

With the re-arranged Olympic Games (hopefully) due to take place in Tokyo this summer, the spotlight is being shone on all things Japanese.

Making the most of seasonal opportunities and key calendar dates is a great way to shake up your menu and maximise profits

We might be in lockdown, but cupid will still be firing his bow on February 14th. As consumers plan romantic dinners for two at home, they’ll be looking for beautiful gifts to demonstrate their devotion.

With a growing number of people opting to follow a vegan lifestyle, offering well-thought out and creative plant-based products and dishes on your menu is vital.

Create a stir with clever cocktails by Nick Robinson, Incognito Prosecco & Gin Parlour

 Cocktail making is a form of theatre and it’s all about captivating your audience.

Nick is the Owner of The Buxted Inn, East Sussex, which won Channel 4’s Four in a Bed in 2019.

Creating beautiful designs on your chocolate bars doesn’t need to be an expensive part of the process.

Rob is the MD/Owner of Dolcetti Ice Cream, a family-run business in Cirencester producing Italian-style gelato and sorbet.

Where has this year gone? One minute it was full of daffodils on the way to work and the next minute we have to plan for turkey and crackers!

As chocolatiers we are constantly hunting for the next big thing and striving to up our game.