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An outstanding way to kick of the event calendar in the food and drinks industry, Henley Bridge stood shoulder to shoulder with UK suppliers to exhibit delicious food made with premium product brands.

We're proud to have become a member of the ICA, the UK's only trade association for ice cream manufacturers and retailers.

In the ever-evolving food industry, keeping costs in check while still producing mouth-watering treats is quite the balancing act. Here are some delightful yet economical tips to keep creativity high and expenses low.

As part of International Women's Day, we're highlighting our incredible Development Chef Samantha Rain whose journey from secondary school work experience to winning international competitions continues to inspire us all.

As part of International Women's Day, we're shining a spotlight on one of our chefs Izzy Cohen whose culinary journey began at the age of 14. 

In September we hosted our 'Day of Excellence' event at the Twickenham Stadium. The event held at the home of rugby was nothing short of spectacular, attracting over 200 visitors.

Our super-talented Development Chef Samantha Rain and the England National Culinary Team struck gold after an impressive team performance at the Culinary World Cup.

We welcomed over 250 visitors to the exhibition, which was jam-packed full of innovation and food excellence – plus lots of exclusive, on-the-day-only discounts, competitions and prize giveaways.

Our first charity golf day took place in June, with a group of 60 customers, suppliers, Henley Bridge employees and Burnt Chef supporters playing the PGA National Course at The Belfry.

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.

Henley Bridge is a proud partner of the Burnt Chef Project, a charity which was launched in 2019 working specifically to support and improve the mental health of people working in the hospitality sector. 

We’re thrilled to introduce Pembrokeshire Gold to our range – a brand that shares our passion for quality, flavour, and craftsmanship.

We are proud to unveil a ground-breaking new product from Prova Gourmet, designed to help mitigate the cost of cocoa-based goods.

From the heart of West Sussex, Chichester Food and Drink Company rescue grade A surplus fruit from local farms, and transform it into a selection of formats best suited for chefs, pastissiers, bakers and food artisans.

Our SOC Chef range includes innovative lines that provide a gastronomical edge and have the ability to propel sweet and savoury dishes to new heights. So why stop there? We're thrilled to expand the SOC Chef range.

Henley Bridge are proud to welcome a new range of food colouring products, allowing bakers and confectioners to create unique decorations.

We're expanding our range of DGF products to welcome some delicious new additions. From pastes, creams, fillings and chips, we've got you covered for a whole wealth of applications.

We're proud to welcome Filippo Berio, a company rich in heritage, to our ever-expanding range. The selection consists of 18 products in a variety of sizes, including premium olive oils, flavoured oils and vinegars.

Joining the Rainbow Dust revolution, we are delighted to welcome a vibrant new range of food colourings and glitters, elevating ordinary creations to extraordinary ones.

Henley Bridge are thrilled to introduce a fruity new addition to their expanding range of products - welcome Cesarin!

We are delighted that Norohy has achieved B-Corp certification, showcasing a milestone in its journey towards sustainability and social responsibility. 

We're thrilled to unveil the latest addition to our stable of savoury products: Risso Gallo! The premium rice brand is known for their exceptional flavour and quality, and therefore rightly favoured by Michelin-starred chefs.

We are delighted to unveil an exclusive new range of vanilla and coffee ingredients from Prova Gourmet.

Our friends, LittlePod, are celebrating after being named amongst the first-ever winners of the King’s Award for Enterprise (Sustainable Development). 

We’ve added two new flavours to our no-added-sugar range of Boiron fruit purees. We’re now offering pear and apricot flavours, alongside strawberry, raspberry, mango, passion fruit, blackberry and yellow peach. A further five flavours are due to be added early next year.

We’re happy to announce some exciting news for chefs who have been looking for high-quality culinary convenience! Henley Bridge is proud to present the  Jersey Dairy UHT luxury gelato base mix which has been seen as a game changer in hassle-free gelato creation.

We’ve been whipping up a frenzy in the world of ice cream this month. We’re very excited to announce the launch of a pioneering new soft serve product which is set to take the ice cream industry by storm.

Want to make your products truly stand out from the crowd? Our new chocolate décor range is the perfect solution for chocolatiers and bakers looking to customise their creations.

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.

The latest brand to arrive at Henley Bridge HQ promises to provide a quick, easy and cost-effective solution for adding the finishing touches to cakes, ice creams and desserts.

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!

Our selection now includesTahitian vanilla, organic bourbon vanilla extract and vanilla fusion from the acclaimed Norohy range, which is exclusive to Henley Bridge. 

Chocolatiers, chefs, mixologists and bakers can get into the ‘spirit’ of culinary creativity with our exciting new range of products. This month we’re unveiling the latest additions from the Grandes Distilleries Peureux brand, a premium French craft spirit and liqueur distillery.

Adding the finishing touches to artisan chocolates, bakes and desserts is often the most difficult element, but the task just got a whole lot easier with the launch of new additions to the Dobla chocolate décor range.

Belcolade has unveiled a stunning new vegan milk chocolate to its range to coincide with Veganuary. Belcolade Selection M. Plant-based is a creamy plant-based ‘milk-alike’ chocolate, which is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications.

It’s impossible not to notice that the price of chocolate has risen exponentially over the last 12 months. Here we provide an update on the current trading situation.

Changing weather patterns are having a dramatic impact on food production. Here, we assess the current situation and see how different commodities are being affected.

The revolutionary Cacao-Trace programme has been delivering exceptional results across it's core focus areas, including farmer livelihoods, environmental impacts, community support and producing incredible chocolate. Here we discover the latest updates.

Changing the world through the power of chocolate, Luker chocolate craft single-origin Fine Flavour Cocoa with their sustainability programme, developing the whole cocoa chain for the better.

Leading the way in sustainable practices, within the cocoa supply chain. Puratos' revolutionary programme creates chocolate that tastes great and does good.

We're happy to deliver great news for vanilla lovers. Vanilla, in particular, Madagascan vanilla is experiencing a significant decrease.

CasaLuker, the family-run Colombian chocolate manufacturer brings 110 years of chocolate expertise with its B2B business Luker Chocolate, offering single-origin chocolate to countries around the world.

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.

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.

Transform cakes with a stunning drip effect, using the Food Colours white chocolate flavoured cake drip.

Fantastic opportunities arise for chocolatiers as soft serve provides an additional income stream to boost profits.

Bakers, satisfy the sweet spot in your schedule and serve up profits with Afternoon Tea. Discover all the inspiration and helpful tips you need to brew up success.

Find essential tips and tricks to make mouth-watering plant-based pastries in this go-to guide.

We've been tapping into the craft beer craze by teaming up with local Beak Brewery to create some delicious chocolates.

Here we rise to the challenge, offering top tips to reduce costs while keeping quality high.

Damien Wager is a Chef Partner at deZaan and a self-taught pastry chef. Here, he shares his thoughts on the versatility of cocoa powder.

Themed chocolate decor provides an easy and cost-effective way of transforming everyday products into tantalising yuletide treats and with so many designs on the market, there’s plenty of choice. 

Cocoa butter is the perfect ingredient for adding a splash of colour to your chocolate, bakes and desserts. 

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 10th May.

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. 

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.