Retailing Tips & Advice | Choc Affair Trade Blog

20 Jul

Your Chocolate Awareness Day Calendar – How to Use These Dates to Upsell

July 20, 2026
By Linda

How An Awareness Day Sneaked Up On Me I had every intention of publishing this blog before World Chocolate Day on the 7th of July. In fact, I had it planned in my head for weeks. A lovely, timely piece about using...

20 Jul

News

The History of Chocolate A Story Worth Telling

July 20, 2026
By Linda

Chocolate has been considered precious, sacred, and worth paying for, for over two thousand years. That context doesn't just make for interesting reading, it's a genuinely useful selling tool. One of the most common challenges for retailers stocking premium chocolate is...

20 Jul

News

Single-Origin Colombian Chocolate. What It Means and Why It Matters to Your Customers

July 20, 2026
By Linda

The provenance story behind every Choc Affair bar and the talking points your team needs. If you've ever been asked by a customer what makes your chocolate different from what they could pick up in a supermarket, this is the answer....

26 May

News, Retailing Tips & Advice

Understanding Chocolate Bloom

May 26, 2026
By Linda

Warm weather is wonderful, but it does bring questions. Every summer, our retail partners receive a small but steady stream of customer queries about chocolate that looks a little different: pale, streaky, dull, or slightly dusty in appearance. If you've ever...

11 May

Recipes

Iced Drinking Chocolate: The Café Favourite You Can Make in Minutes

July 20, 2026
By Linda

There’s something about iced chocolate that feels a little unexpected. It’s nostalgic and comforting, but also refreshing, indulgent and quietly addictive, especially when it’s made properly with real chocolate flakes rather than powders and syrups. This is the kind of drink...

12 Jun

News

A Postcard from Colombia

July 1, 2026
By Laura

Last month I had the privilege of visiting Colombia with our trusted suppliers, Luker Chocolate. As the in-house designer at Choc Affair our story is at the forefront of my mind at all times when delivering designs and marketing, at...

23 Jan

Retailing Tips & Advice

What You Need to Know About Lead and Cadmium in Chocolate

July 20, 2026
By Linda

In recent months, reports have raised concerns about lead and cadmium in chocolate, especially dark varieties. In this blog, we’ve broken down the key findings, what’s being done to address it, and how Choc Affair ensures your chocolate is both...

05 Dec

Retailing Tips & Advice

How to Tap into Growing Customer Demand for Ethical Chocolate Gifting

July 1, 2026
By Linda

As more customers prioritise ethical and sustainable purchasing choices, the demand for consciously crafted chocolate gifts is on the rise. Here we show you how your business can meet this growing trend, align with customer values, and stand out as...

05 Dec

Retailing Tips & Advice

Why Stocking Plant-Based Chocolate for Veganuary Will Drive Your Sales

July 1, 2026
By Linda

As a chocolate maker, we understand how important it is to stay ahead of consumer needs and lifestyle choices, particularly when it comes to meeting the demand for vegan-friendly products. January marks the start of Veganuary, a month-long challenge encouraging...

11 Oct

Retailing Tips & Advice

Christmas Campaign Ideas

October 11, 2024
By Linda

Practical and Simple Social Media Marketing Tips for Small Businesses As we draw nearer to Christmas, all small business owners, whether you’re running a garden centre, a gift shop or an eCommerce site, have a golden opportunity to harness the power...

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