1901. Not Your Typical Cruise! Adventure on the Open Seas
December 21, 2017
Long gone are the days of the blue rinse brigade ruling the roost when it comes to cruises. Adventure cruises offer diving, cycling, kayaking and mule riding when you reach land, and some incredible wildlife spotting opportunities when on board. Forget sequin gowns and stuffy after-dinner shows afte...
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1902. Your Guide to Taking Superb Smartphone Holiday Snaps
December 21, 2017
A large camera, while it does take amazing photos, isn’t a very practical option if you’re going to be on a more adventurous holiday. They’re big, bulky, expensive and because they’re such a serious gadget, travel insurance premiums might be higher to make sure you’re covered in case of theft or dam...
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1903. Get Off the Beaten Track on Your Gap Year
December 21, 2017
Instead of following the hordes of Westerners to Thai beaches for weeks of clichéd Full Moon parties, why not experience new cultures, learn a foreign language, develop new skills and have the time of your life? There’s also the added bonus of having something to make your CV stand out on your retur...
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1904. The van Houtens, The Netherlands and the History of Chocolate
December 21, 2017
With supermarket shelves stocked with a huge variety of goodies, boutique stores selling interesting and innovative products and the wholesale confectionery industry more exciting than ever, it is hard to think of a time before chocolate was in everybody’s cupboards. We often think of modern chocola...
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1905. The London Chocolate Show: White Chocolate's Comeback
December 21, 2017
Imagine London Fashion Week, but instead of the capital filling up with designer clothes and beautiful models, it plays host to the top confectionery brands and thousands of eager choconnoisseurs. This is the London Chocolate Show. With chefs, artists and over 50 brands taking part, it’s always an e...
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1906. Chocolate and Conservation: The Passions of Madécasse
December 21, 2017
It is a real cause for celebration that more and more wholesale confectionery brands are choosing to join those who already manufacture fair-trade products. Many of our retailers actively seek out brands with a strong ethical core, knowing that their customers appreciate products that do good in the...
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1907. Chaos Free Black Fridays: Montezuma's Approach
December 21, 2017
We have received many wonderful things from our friends over the pond, from some of the best music of the twenty-first century to fabulous Hollywood films. An American trend that has had a more controversial journey across the ocean is Black Friday. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is seen ...
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1908. Spanish Sweets From Chocolati to Chocolate Bars
December 21, 2017
Working with wholesale sweets and chocolates, I come across brands from all over the world. Each country has its own special relationship to the sweet stuff, with distinctive recipes and flavours delighting us year by year. Though the Aztecs had been working with cacao for years, it was the Spanish ...
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1909. Classics With a Twist: The Wonderful World of Monty Bojangles
December 21, 2017
In the wholesale confectionery industry, everybody knows the name Monty Bojangles. This brand has won multiple awards for its innovative design and plenty of recognition for its delicious truffle flavours. If you’re looking for something to liven up your shop space, this is it! With eye-catching des...
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1910. Freight Forwarding Post Brexit: Customs
December 18, 2017
With the impending onset of Brexit, the landscape of the transport industry is set for some inevitable changes, particularly affecting freight forwarders who manage European haulage contracts. But industry experts have voiced concerns that the UK government has been in denial about how customs proce...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
