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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.

Compound vs Couverture – which should you use?

There are a number of popular ‘chocolate’ bars which are now having to change their title to ‘chocolate-flavoured’ bars. This includes white KitKats and Digestives, as well as milk Penguin and Toffee Crisp bars. Due to the rising price of cocoa, businesses are changing their formulas to include more vegetable fat than cocoa butter. This creates a chocolate-flavoured compound. While chocolate snobs may turn their nose up at this, compound chocolate can be much easier to work with than couverture, depending on what you plan to do with it. Meanwhile, couverture also has uses that vary distinctly from compound. It offers a richer taste, a more premium finish and a more traditional chocolate experience.

The trick is knowing when to use each one.

A Guide to CFW’s Vegan Products

According to a statistic by finder.com, 6.3% of UK adults made plans to, or already followed, a vegan diet. That’s an estimated 3.5 million people! With the rise in popularity of the vegan diet, businesses can no longer settle without good quality plant-based options on their menu. Not only do people avoid dairy & egg products because of their diet choice. It’s also because they may have food intolerances.

Adding delicious vegan desserts to your menu is a sure way to increase your range of potential customers. But it doesn’t have to be a complicated endeavour! On CFWs website, you can find a number of mixes, ingredients and toppings to contribute to your menu without complicating your process.

Is a Popcorn machine worth it for events?

Whether you enjoy popcorn or not, it is hard to deny the pull of that buttery, sweet smell drifting through a cinema foyer. Popcorn is a familiar snack that catches the attention of customers time and time again. It is affordable, easy to eat on the go and instantly recognisable. However, serving fresh popcorn does not have to be limited to the pictures. It can work just as well at markets, fairgrounds, open days, parties, school events and seasonal stalls. The nostalgic look of a red and gold popcorn maker can help draw people in before they have even seen the menu.

With Sephra’s 8oz popcorn machine, businesses can serve fresh, golden popcorn quickly and conveniently. It creates visual theatre, adds a fun focal point to your setup and gives customers a tasty snack that is easy to enjoy while walking around.

Metal vs Wooden Crêpe Spreaders

There are a lot of factors to consider when making crêpes. The batter needs the correct consistency. The crêpe plate needs the right temperature. It also needs properly prepared with oil. One thing people often forget to consider is crêpe spreaders.

Catering businesses commonly use both metal and wooden crêpe spreaders. Each one has its own benefits, drawbacks and preferred uses. The best crêpe spreader for you will often depend on your experience level, your commercial setup and the type of crêpes you want to make.

Maple Syrup by Sephra – The Real Deal

The maple-flavoured syrup you pour over your pancakes in the morning may not be real maple syrup at all. Many “maple-flavoured” syrups are sweet substitutes made with corn syrups, refined cane sugar, flavourings and colourings. They can look authentic at first glance, but some contain only a small percentage of actual maple tree sap, or none at all.

Authentic maple syrup is much simpler. It does not need a long ingredient list to taste good. It comes directly from the sap of maple trees. The natural sugars, colour and flavour develop during the boiling process. Sephra Maple Syrup is 100% natural and authentic, unlike the golden bottles you see lined on supermarket shelves. It is suitable for vegetarians and vegans, with no added preservatives or colourings. For cafés, dessert parlours, bakeries and breakfast venues, it offers a more authentic alternative to standard maple-flavoured syrup. It simply is the real deal.

Bubble Tea – The Drink of Summer

Bubble Tea has grown rapidly worldwide and has become a standout summer drink in recent years. Colourful, refreshing and customisable, it appeals to customers looking for a sweet alternative to their usual coffee or soft drink. It is also visually appealing, making it perfect for customers who enjoy sharing drinks on social media.

For cafés, dessert parlours, kiosks and event vendors, this beverage offers an opportunity to add easy yet premium drinks to the menu. CFW’s Bubble Tea range includes ready-to-use Popping Boba and jasmine green tea syrups, giving businesses a simple way to start selling Boba just in time for summer.

Criollo Chocolate: The Rare Cocoa Experience

Domori Criollo Canoabo Dark 62% Couverture Drops (Venezuela Origin)

In the 1990s, the incredibly precious Criollo chocolate cocoa bean faced the threat of extinction. Due to biological fragility, low crop yields and industrialisation of cocoa, global production dropped to just 0.01% of the world’s total supply. Gianluca Franzoni, founder of Domori Chocolate Company, recognised this decline and launched a major preservation effort – rescuing the rare bean from its demise.

Over thirty years later, Criollo remains the “holy grail” for high-end chocolatiers, boasting complex notes of creaminess, spice and fruitiness. Now, through partnership with Domori, CFW introduce Domori’s B2B professional couverture range to the UK market as their exclusive distributor. This opportunity widens accessibility to UK chocolatiers, pastry chefs and dessert businesses alike.

Milk Chocolate: A Guide to Creamy Indulgence

There’s something undeniably comforting about milk chocolate. It’s the flavour most of us grew up with—smooth, sweet, and endlessly versatile. But beyond its nostalgic appeal lies a world of craftsmanship, precision, and professional performance that elevates it far beyond a simple treat. Browsing the Sephra Milk Chocolate range reveals just how sophisticated this category has become. From Belgian couverture designed for chocolatiers to practical compound blends built for speed and consistency, milk chocolate today is engineered as much for performance as it is for flavour. This is a story of texture, flow, flavour balance—and why the right milk chocolate can transform everything from a humble brownie to a full-scale dessert experience.

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