The Blog
Hello, and welcome to the Keylink blog!
In this section of our website, you’ll find a wealth of inspiring recipes, industry insights, consumer trends and analysis, ‘food-for-thought’ articles, business strategy ideas and so much more.
We’ll be posting articles to our blog regularly, and, if you don’t want to miss out on the latest scoop, make sure to follow us on our socials where we’ll notify you of the latest uploads.
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Embracing the Blue Food Trend: Part One
Embracing the Blue Food Trend: Part One
The rising popularity of blue food has also led to an increase in more earthy, non-synthetic blue products. Read on to find out how you can use blue flavours and colours in your chocolate or bakery business...
Nov 15th, 2024 | Valrhona Cocoa Library: Tanariva 33%
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Tanariva 33%
We’re taking a trip to Madagascar with Valrhona’s first single origin milk chocolate, Tanariva 33%. This Grands Crus blend captures the character of the Madagascan beans, and adds a layer of luxury you won’t be able to resist!
Oct 18th, 2024 | Cherry Flavours to Help Your Business Blossom
Cherry Flavours to Help Your Business Blossom
Jump on the cherry flavour trend train with our (cherry) pick of the best products!
Oct 10th, 2024 | The Callebaut by Keylink Web Shop is Open!
The Callebaut by Keylink Web Shop is Open!
Introducing our brand new collaboration with Callebaut, a dedicated web shop housing all of your favourite Barry Callebaut products!
Oct 4th, 2024 | Get Personal with Custom Chocolates and Packaging
Get Personal with Custom Chocolates and Packaging
From branded boxes to printed ribbons, and even custom chocolate plaques and transfer sheets, there’s (almost) no limit to what we can personalise.
Oct 1st, 2024 | Valrhona Cocoa Library: Caraibe 66%
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Caraibe 66%
Join us as we delve into the story behind this Grand Cru blend couverture and find out why Caraibe 66% is a favourite of the chefs at L’École Valrhona...
Sep 27th, 2024 | Valrhona Cocoa Library: Ivoire 35%
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Ivoire 35%
Let’s take a closer look at this iconic white chocolate couverture and find out why Ivoire 35% is the preferred choice for so many pastry chefs and chocolatiers...
Sep 6th, 2024 | 3.5min read
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Caramel Alternatives Your Customers Will Adore
Caramel Alternatives Your Customers Will Adore
Hit the new nostalgia trend with caramel flavour alternative like butterscotch and dulce de leche that your customers won't be able to resist!
Aug 9th, 2024 | 7.2min read
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5 Reasons To Use Compound Coatings In Your Business
5 Reasons To Use Compound Coatings In Your Business
Read on to discover our top five reasons to use compound coating in your bakery business…
Aug 6th, 2024 | 5.3min read
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Valrhona Cocoa Library: Yuzu Inspiration
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Yuzu Inspiration
This month as part of our journey across the Valrhona range, we’re continuing our foray into the Inspiration range with the Yuzu Inspiration Fruit Couverture.
Jul 22nd, 2024 | 2.7min read
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Top Tips For A Thicker, Cuttable Spread For Your Bakes
Top Tips For A Thicker, Cuttable Spread For Your Bakes
How to combine compound coating and spreads to create a thicker, cuttable topping for traybakes.
Jul 7th, 2024 | 1.4min read
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Visiting Valrhona with The Canny Chocolate Co.
Visiting Valrhona with The Canny Chocolate Co.
Our customer, The Canny Chocolate Company, recently attended a course at l'Ecole Valrhona in France. We couldn't wait to hear all about it!
Jul 1st, 2024 | 9.8min read
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Using Summertime Flavours With Ease and Low Cost
Using Summertime Flavours With Ease and Low Cost
Save money on fresh fruits this summer with our convenient and economical flavouring compounds and ambient purées.
Jun 27th, 2024 | 1.7min read
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Valrhona Cocoa Library: Caramelia 36%
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Caramelia 36%
We’re back once more with another of Valrhona’s tasty couvertures. This month, we’re looking at Caramelia 36%, a luxurious milk chocolate with notes of salted caramel.
Jun 12th, 2024 | 1.9min read
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Positioning Yourself As a New Baker In The Industry
Positioning Yourself As a New Baker In The Industry
Marketing your new bakery business can be tricky, but these tips will help you to stand out on the high street and social media!
May 31st, 2024 | 4.4min read
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Valrhona Cocoa Library: Macaé 62%
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Macaé 62%
Dive into Macaé 62%, a dark chocolate couverture made from beans grown in the lush Bahia province of Brazil, grown under the shade of banana and palm trees.
May 23rd, 2024 | 3.8min read
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The Blond Chocolate Bakery Trend
The Blond Chocolate Bakery Trend
We’re here to show you how you can bring the blond chocolate trend to your bakery business and capture your customers’ attention. Let's dig in!
May 21st, 2024 | 4.8min read
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Valrhona Cocoa Library: Strawberry Inspiration
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Strawberry Inspiration
We're back with another edition of the Valrhona Cocoa Library. This month, we’re looking ahead to sun-soaked summer days with Valrhona Strawberry Inspiration.
Apr 22nd, 2024 | 3.3min read
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5 Bestselling Bakery Flavours to Add to Your Product Range
5 Bestselling Bakery Flavours to Add to Your Product Range
These five customer-favourite flavours are absolute essentials for every bakery and dessert shop, so if you’re looking for inspiration for your core product range, we’re here to help.
Apr 5th, 2024 | 6.1min read
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4 Top Trends for Spring & Summer 2024
4 Top Trends for Spring & Summer 2024
We rounded up the biggest trends in colour, flavour and texture for spring and summer 2024, so all you have to do is keep reading to get a delicious burst of inspiration for your next chocolate range.
Mar 22nd, 2024 | 7.2min read
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Chocolate vs Compound Coating - Why Bakeries Use Both!
Chocolate vs Compound Coating - Why Bakeries Use Both!
While they may look similar on the surface, chocolate couverture and compound coating are actually quite different! Find out why bakers use both.
Mar 15th, 2024 | 4.8min read
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An Evening with Harwood's Patisserie
An Evening with Harwood's Patisserie
We spent an evening with Andrew Harwood and Raf Perussi learning how to make chocolates and hearing all about their experience on Bake Off: The Professionals.
Feb 23rd, 2024 | 7.4min read
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Valrhona Cocoa Library: Raspberry Inspiration
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Raspberry Inspiration
We’re back with another product from our growing collection of Valrhona couvertures. This month, we’re delving into another of Valrhona’s unique fruit couvertures, the tangy and sweet Raspberry Inspiration!
Feb 20th, 2024 | 3.3min read
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Fresh Flavours for Spring & Easter
Fresh Flavours for Spring & Easter
A new season brings with it new flavours. Here are our favourite fresh and fruity flavours for spring and Easter.
Feb 5th, 2024 | 6.9min read
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Valrhona Cocoa Library: Passion Fruit Inspiration
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Passion Fruit Inspiration
Prepare to feel the passion with Valrhona's Inspiration fruit couverture in Passion Fruit. Perfect for creating exquisite summer puddings and ganache!
Jan 2nd, 2024 | 3.2min read
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Valrhona Cocoa Library: Blond Dulcey 35%
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Blond Dulcey 35%
Come along as each month we explore the different chocolate couvertures Keylink stock from Valrhona. This month, we’re taking a look at the smooth Blond chocolate, Dulcey 35%.
Dec 8th, 2023 | 2.4min read
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Valrhona Cocoa Library: Guanaja 70%
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Guanaja 70%
Each month, we’re deep diving into a different chocolate from our brand new collection of Valrhona couvertures. This month, Guanaja 70% dark chocolate takes centre stage.
Nov 10th, 2023 | 3.2min read
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New Additions to Keylink's Valrhona Range!
New Additions to Keylink's Valrhona Range!
We at Keylink are pleased to announce we are expanding our range, with six new Valrhona products added to our roster of delectable ingredients for bakers and chocolatiers alike.
Nov 9th, 2023 | 5.1min read
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Valrhona Cocoa Library: Jivara Lactee 40%
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Jivara Lactee 40%
Come along as we explore Valrhona’s iconic milk chocolate couverture, Jivara Lactée; a high cocoa solids milk chocolate with a characteristic blend of beans.
Oct 18th, 2023 | 3min read
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Festive Hot Chocolates and Indulgent Inspirations
Festive Hot Chocolates and Indulgent Inspirations
Bring your customers in from the cold with a range of hot chocolate drinks that will tempt and tantalise their taste buds.
Oct 6th, 2023 | 9.6min read
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A Festive Guide to Christmas Hampers
A Festive Guide to Christmas Hampers
Dancer, Prancer, and Hamper: Assembling Chocolate Gift Baskets & Boxes for Christmas.
Sep 29th, 2023 | 9.3min read
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Twelve Classic Pastries Every Bakery Needs
Twelve Classic Pastries Every Bakery Needs
Whether you call it a patisserie, a pastry or a pudding, you’re sure to find a few new recipes to tempt your customers with among this list of the most popular pastries.
Sep 26th, 2023 | 9.1min read
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Valrhona Cocoa Library: Satilia Noire, Lactee & Blanche
Valrhona Cocoa Library: Satilia Noire, Lactee & Blanche
Join us as we deep dive into the Satilia range from Valrhona, a collection of versatile couverture chocolates with a multitude of uses and flavour pairings.
Aug 22nd, 2023 | 3.8min read
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How a Limited-Edition Autumn/Winter Range Could Boost Your Bakery Sales
How a Limited-Edition Autumn/Winter Range Could Boost Your Bakery Sales
The biggest colour and flavour trends hitting bakeries and coffee shops this Autumn/Winter, and how you can make the most of them!
Aug 11th, 2023 | 6.5min read
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Get the most out of Afternoon Tea Week as a business owner
Get the most out of Afternoon Tea Week as a business owner
Afternoon Tea Week in the UK is 7th - 13th August 2023 and is a delectable opportunity for business owners. We’ll explain how!
Aug 8th, 2023 | 3.8min read
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The Baker's Dozen: 13 Ways to Boost Your Bakery Business
The Baker's Dozen: 13 Ways to Boost Your Bakery Business
Thirteen ideas to help you attract customers and boost profits in your bakery business, from baking ingredients to packaging.
Aug 4th, 2023 | 8.4min read
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Valrhona Chocolate Joins the Keylink Range!
Valrhona Chocolate Joins the Keylink Range!
We're proud to announce we're now official stockists of Valrhona chocolate!
Jul 3rd, 2023 | 7.4min read
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The Complete Range of Cacao Barry Cacao Powders!
The Complete Range of Cacao Barry Cacao Powders!
Discover the full range of Cacao Barry cacao powders and find your new favourite for flavouring, colouring and texturising your creations!
Jun 4th, 2023 | 8.6min read
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The Curious Case of The Crunchy Cacao Nib
The Curious Case of The Crunchy Cacao Nib
Introducing the versatile, delicious and nutritious cacao nib. Find out how to use this lesser-known superfood.
Apr 25th, 2023 | 8.4min read
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Craving a new colour? Say hello to Roxy & Rich!
Craving a new colour? Say hello to Roxy & Rich!
Meet the new kids on the block, Roxy & Rich, the coolest way to colour your chocolates and confections with coloured cocoa butter.
Apr 18th, 2023 | 7.8min read
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