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From Plain to Profitable: The Ultimate Guide to Ice Cream Toppings

Let’s face it: ice cream is already pretty difficult to dislike. But give a scoop of vanilla a handful of crunchy honeycomb, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, a few chocolate curls and a generous scattering of sprinkles, and suddenly you have something much more exciting than “just ice cream”. You have a dessert. For ice cream shops, cafés, restaurants, dessert parlours and mobile caterers, that extra bit of excitement can be very good for business.

At CFW, we offer a wide range of Ice Cream Toppings designed to help businesses turn everyday scoops into eye-catching, indulgent desserts. From classic chocolate flakes and colourful sprinkles to fudge pieces, honeycomb, biscuit crumbs, marshmallows and premium chocolate decorations, there are plenty of ways to give customers something worth coming back for.

Belcolade: Premium Chocolate for Premium Desserts

The type of chocolate you choose can have a major impact on the final dessert you create. Chocolate varies significantly in quality, cocoa percentage, flavour profile and performance. A standard supermarket chocolate egg will have a very different taste, texture and finish compared to a handcrafted box of premium chocolates made with professional couverture. Belcolade focuses on producing high-quality Belgian chocolate designed specifically for professional chocolatiers, pastry chefs and bakers. Their couverture chocolate allows chefs and businesses to create premium desserts while ensuring the cocoa is sourced responsibly.

Would you buy a Cake Shed Kit?

You’ve probably spotted them while driving through rural towns or suburban neighbourhoods: brightly painted sheds filled with homemade cakes, brownies, cookies and sweet treats. Cake sheds are becoming an increasingly popular trend across the UK, offering a simple way for bakers and small businesses to sell directly to their local community.

For some businesses, cake sheds provide a way to continue serving customers outside traditional opening hours. For others, they have become a profitable side hustle, allowing passionate bakers to turn their hobby into a small business.

Is a Sephra Waffle Maker Worth It for Your Business?

Waffles are one of those foods that do well in a multitude of settings. They are sold worldwide as a breakfast item, street food and sweet treat. People can enjoy them sweet with chocolate and fruit, or savoury with chicken and bacon. However you enjoy your waffles, the way you serve them is indisputably important. Presentation and portioning are key things to consider when creating a memorable menu that is both delicious and convenient to put together. This is where the Sephra rotary waffle maker stands out. With six interchangeable plates, you can create a vast array of delicious and unique waffles using only a single machine.

Favorich – a Bakers Best Friend

It doesn’t take an expert to tell if chocolate is bad quality. In fact, a lot of people have gone off of some chocolatey desserts due to the chocolate not being up to scratch. This is where favorich demonstrates its quality; from bake-stable chocolate chunks to curls, shavings, chips and buttons – bakers prefer favorich for its high cocoa percentages and undeniable high quality.

All of favorich’s products can be found on CFW, ideal for your chocolate-making, baking or other recipes.

A Beginner’s Guide to Callebaut Products

Did you know that Barry Callebaut, the company that owns Callebaut, operates the largest chocolate factory in the world? It produces up to 350,000 tonnes of chocolate every year. That’s enough to fill Wembley Stadium 13 times over! As a result, Callebaut has become a trusted name for many chocolatiers, bakers and dessert businesses. From couverture chocolate and flavoured chocolate to sauces, mousse powders and decorations, the range covers many different dessert-making needs. CFW is proud to distribute these products, and this article gives an introduction to the vast range of Callebaut products available from CFW.

Where to Find Sephra Popcorn in Store

Whether you prefer sweet, salty or sweet & salty popcorn, it truly is the perfect snack to enjoy socially or while watching a film. But what if you don’t want to pay the inflated cinema kiosk price? Or maybe supermarket bags put you off because of how loud and crinkly they are. Sephra popcorn tubs eliminate these issues, as they are both quiet, affordable and vegan too! They are easy to open, easy to share… ideal for keeping nearby during a film night, party or cosy night in. Sephra popcorn can be found on CFW, as well as in selected UK supermarkets.

What Crêpe Maker is Right for You?

Did you know that France has an entire day dedicated to crêpes? La Chandeleur is celebrated every year on 2 February, and people eat crêpes as part of the festival. Even outside of La Chandeleur, their popularity makes sense. Crêpes are a relatively simple dessert, but they come with so many possibilities. You can enjoy them sweet or savoury, and they have a lovely texture. However, you need to consider the type of crêpe maker you use, whether you want to enjoy crêpes yourself or sell them commercially. CFW offers a selection of different crêpe makers, and this short blog should help you find out which one is right for you.

Dessert Packaging for Waffles, Ice Cream, Popcorn and More

In 2024, the frozen dessert market in the UK was valued at USD 5.68 billion. That’s not just a lot of desserts sold. It’s also a lot of packaging sold. Getting the packaging right for your dessert business is a key way to bring in new customers and keep old ones returning. What is the point of a delicious ice cream sundae if it were served in your hands?

CFW offers a range of dessert packaging, from ice cream tubs and milkshake cups to waffle cones. These high-quality packaging options help make serving easier and eating more enjoyable.

Just Add Water! Sephra’s Bakery Mixes

For such straightforward desserts, crêpes, waffles and doughnuts can be notoriously difficult to get right. Batter can often be too lumpy, making you want to whisk it more. This can develop the gluten and turn the finished product chewy. You may also end up with dense waffles if you don’t properly prepare the ingredients. For example, separating and whipping the egg whites. The smallest imbalance of measurements can leave you with a crêpe that is too hard and crispy, or so soggy and eggy it may as well be an omelette! Sephra’s bakery mixes, available through CFW, help eliminate these issues through their ease of preparation. With a simple just-add-water formula, you can de-stress your baking experience. Soon, you”ll be make high-quality crêpes, waffles, pancakes and doughnuts every single time.

CFW Blog is the ultimate resource for dessert parlour owners. The blog provides ideas, solutions and recipes to help you improve your dessert business