2471. 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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2472. 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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2473. 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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2474. 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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2475. 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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2476. 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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2477. 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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2478. 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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2479. Quick and Easy Tips for Enhancing Fuel Efficiency
December 18, 2017
Did you know that almost 20% of the total cost of your fleet is taken up by fuel prices? If you are looking to maximise your haulage company’s profits and make your operations less costly, here are a few things that you can do to cut down on your fuel consumption while carrying out delivery work. ...
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2480. Tackle Haulage Shortages for a Happy Holiday
December 18, 2017
It’s time to shine a new light on something that’s too often portrayed as a crisis. As I’m sure you know, the haulage industry has been experiencing a drivers’ shortage in recent years. Of course, this shortage is heightened around Christmas as demand increases and drivers are off on holiday, but ra...
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