{"id":17042,"date":"2024-10-28T10:41:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T10:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.keylink.org\/?resources_content=new-resources-content-title-74"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:49:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:49:40","slug":"new-resources-content-title-74","status":"publish","type":"resources_content","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/?resources_content=new-resources-content-title-74","title":{"rendered":"Smash the Chocolate Crunch"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Smash the 2024 Chocolate Crunch: Easy Wins to Boost Your Business When You Need Them Most <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It\u2019s<\/span> a tough time for those working with chocolate, with a perfect storm of factors causing steep manufacturer price increases. Getting yourself over\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>financial finish line each month is more important than ever.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>

To help you smash the 2024 chocolate crunch and give your business a boost, we\u2019ve put together some ideas you can easily add to your range of existing products.\u00a0These are quick and simple wins to appeal to all during\u00a0the\u00a0busiest season and help ensure you have plenty of ways to safely navigate\u00a0these tricky times. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Whether you implement all\u00a0the\u00a0concepts or just one, we hope\u00a0they will spark fresh ideas and give you confidence that sometimes\u00a0the\u00a0smallest tweak can have\u00a0the\u00a0biggest impact.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Spread Some Joy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Chocolate spreads<\/span><\/a> have always been a big seller, but thanks to social media they\u2019ve become more aesthetically pleasing and, frankly, more fun! By layering one or two different spreads with some crunchy inclusions, your jars will be sitting pretty, and your customers won\u2019t be able to resist taking a few home for gifts and special occasions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Classic flavours such as <\/span>hazelnut and chocolate<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>pistachio<\/span><\/a> are now popular enough that supermarkets are taking note and making\u00a0their own-label versions. It\u2019s an extremely simple and effective way to sell your excess spreads and market\u00a0them as a premium, limited time offer for toast topping or indulgent snack\u2026<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Or, for another way to make the most of your spreads, why not team up with\u00a0your local bakery or distributor? You can take small tart cases and fill with your chosen spread, topped off with some simple decorations for visual flair! You can even mix in <\/span>crunchy inclusions<\/span><\/a> using\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>Keylink Essentials range<\/span><\/a> to add texture and interest.\u00a0These can be proudly displayed as little bite-sized treats on your counter that customers can enjoy with a coffee.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A really fun and simple way to use every last bit of chocolate and reduce wastage is to bag up <\/span>chocolate shavings<\/span><\/a> with some marshmallows and sell it as fancy hot chocolate.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Just pour your remaining tempered chocolate onto a marble slab or countertop, take a scraper and scrape away from you to create curls or shavings of chocolate,\u00a0then weigh out (350g makes approx. 10 drinks) and portion into clear bags. Pop in a handful of\u00a0<\/span>marshmallows<\/span><\/a>, et voila!\u00a0The\u00a0poshest and most indulgent hot chocolate that your customers can take home and enjoy, or gift to friends and family.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Looking for an even simpler way to add hot chocolate to your point-of-sale product range this winter?\u00a0The\u00a0<\/span>Van Houten chocolate drink powders<\/span><\/a>\u00a0come in great-looking boxes and would really stand out on your chocolate shop shelf, or\u00a0they can be separated into clear bags and sold individually. Or simply re-bag <\/span>chocolate blossoms<\/span><\/a> for an easy but effective way to fill your shelves!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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At almost every caf\u00e9, you\u2019ll find a selection of chocolate biscuits to complement your coffee, so why not capitalise on popular flavours in\u00a0the\u00a0world of chocolate and put your own spin on this?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

It can be as simple as dipping in <\/span>pistachio coating<\/span><\/a> and drizzling with <\/span>dark coating<\/span><\/a>, or use your leftover white chocolate and roll\u00a0the\u00a0dipped biscuit in <\/span>coloured sugar strands<\/span><\/a>! If you\u2019re a regular user of crunchy fillings and toppings such as <\/span>honeycomb<\/span><\/a>, this is also a great way to make\u00a0the\u00a0most of every gram of product.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

You can even sandwich two biscuits together by adding <\/span>flavoured spread<\/span><\/a> between\u00a0the\u00a0two and sealing\u00a0the\u00a0deal by dipping in <\/span>coating<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Need a quick, affordable way to fill your chocolate shop\u2019s shelves?\u00a0<\/span>Ready-made chocolate products<\/span><\/a>\u00a0are ideal. Simply weigh out and bag up Swiss milk chocolate hearts, chocolate covered coffee beans or Callebaut Sensation Pearls for an easy, delicious point-of-sale product range.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Or keep it simple by bagging up Callebaut callets or any other type of couverture you think your customers may like as a fine quality chocolate treat.\u00a0Callebaut\u2019s <\/span>coloured and flavoured couvertures<\/span><\/a>\u00a0are especially perfect for this;\u00a0our favourites are <\/span>Strawberry Flavoured White Chocolate<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Cappuccino callets<\/span><\/a>!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We hope you <\/span>found<\/span> a couple of ideas to help your business thrive in these tricky times, <\/span>whether you make the most of <\/span>every last<\/span> drop of couverture or try a few new-to-you products to boost your profits. <\/span>We\u2019re<\/span> always here to chat about chocolate and help y<\/span>ou and your business <\/span>whenever you need advice or support, so <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span> hesitate to give us a call or send an email and <\/span>we\u2019ll<\/span> be happy to help! <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Smash the 2024 Chocolate Crunch: Easy Wins to Boost Your Business When You Need Them Most It\u2019s a tough time for those working with chocolate, with a perfect storm of factors causing steep manufacturer price increases. Getting yourself over\u00a0the\u00a0financial finish line each month is more important than ever. To help you smash the 2024 chocolate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17042","resources_content","type-resources_content","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/17042","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/resources_content"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/17042\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31458,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/17042\/revisions\/31458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2F&parent=17042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}