Henley Bridge offers latest affordable range of chocolate drops

UK-based Ingredients specialist Henley Bridge has unveiled an exciting new range of competitively-priced chocolate drops targeting small and medium-sized manufacturers in navigate the ‘cost of living’ crisis through providing an affordable option, writes Neill Barston.

As the business explained, the Norte Eurocao range – which hits markets next month has been designed to be around 15-20% cheaper than many confectionery brands – costing between £30 and £33 per 5kg – but without compromising on quality.

The range comprises: Wengue Dark chocolate (70% couverture),  Haya Dark chocolate (60% couverture), Mara Milk chocolate (34% couverture), Miravet White chocolate (30% couverture)

Furthermore, as the business noted, all of the chocolates are Rainforest Alliance certified, and suitable for kosher and halal diets. Sunflower lecithin is used as an emulsifier as opposed to soya, therefore making the range suitable for consumers who have a soya allergy.

David Cratchley, purchasing and NPD manager for Henley Bridge, said: “The cocoa market is currently at a 30-year high so we’ve introduced this new range as a price-fighting alternative. The consumer voice has changed and people aren’t necessarily worrying about the provenance of chocolate – they’re more concerned with saving money. The Norte Eurocao range is produced in Spain, where production costs are cheaper than in Belgium, but the end products are very similar in quality.”