2651. FTA Urges Logistics Industry to Embrace Innovation
May 18, 2017
In April 2017 the FTA (Freight Transport Association) released a statement urging their members to remain innovative and embrace changes in technology (for operational systems and compliance issues) if they want to stay on top of their game in a competitive industry.
Speaking to some of the...
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2652. ‘Variety's the Very Spice of Life': Aromatic Chocolates
May 18, 2017
As chocolate suppliers, we have our fingers on the pulse when it comes to trends in confectionery. Here at HQ we’ve noticed that consumers’ palettes are changing. We are all becoming bolder and more adventurous when we choose our sweet treats – we look for high-quality and flavour that packs a punch...
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2653. Pure Imagination: Delicious Bookish Treats
May 18, 2017
As confectionery wholesalers, it’s only natural that we have a passion for the products we sell. This love of chocolate and sweet treats was inspired for many of us by the imaginative and whimsical descriptions of confectionery in our favourite children’s books. From Willy Wonka’s meal-in-a-stick-of...
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2654. Partial to a Pop? Discover Original Gourmet's Bestselling Lollipops
May 18, 2017
Here at HQ we like to celebrate the fantastic brands we work with, so I’m diving into the exciting word of wholesale sweets with America’s No. 1 branded lollypops from Original Gourmet. Located in Salem, New Hampshire, this brand’s mission has always been to make people across the world happy with t...
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2655. Keeping Up With The Millennials: Appealing to the 15-35 Market
May 18, 2017
Today’s 15 to 35 year olds, often referred to en masse as ‘millennials’, are a huge market with the spending power to match. By 2020, 75% of the working population will be from the millennial generation. However, too often when marketing sweet treats we stick to a simple adult/child division. When m...
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2656. How Taste Works: A Chocolaty Guide
May 18, 2017
Why do some people love the bitterness of a dark bar and others crave the sweetness of marzipan? I explore how taste works and the subtle difference is between taste and flavour.
Tasty or Flavourful?
In day-to-day conversation, the words ‘taste’ and ‘flavour’ are often treated as sy...
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2657. A Beginner's Guide to Gourmet Chocolate
May 18, 2017
People who are passionate about gourmet chocolate have known for a long time that they contain as much variety and flavour complexity as can be found in good wines and quality coffee. Now the general public is finally catching up, understanding that each bite can offer a unique taste experience. ...
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2658. Becoming a Member of the FTA
May 17, 2017
For anyone working in the freight industry making a living from transport contracts, freight forwarding or any other related job, membership of an industry body provides a wealth of benefits and a valuable network of business contacts. In the UK, the FTA (Freight Transport Association) is one of the...
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2659. Designer Labels & Reserved Tables on a Luxury Trip to Milan
May 17, 2017
Milan is the undisputable home of fashion, style, chic boutiques, fabulous food and beautiful people. A visit to Italy’s second biggest city can be filled with any luxury you desire. Start your visit off right with a private Malpensa shuttle from the airport that will drive you directly to the door ...
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2660. From da Vinci to Caravaggio: Milan's Most Acclaimed Artworks
May 17, 2017
Many travellers view Milan as simply a gateway to the rest of Italy and pass through it without pausing to truly appreciate what the city has to offer. While Milan may not have the romantic charm of Florence or the magical waterways of Venice, for an art lover the entire city is a secret gem that yo...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
