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The Raw Power Of Dark Chocolate Raw chocolate is organic, vegan, and contains high levels of nutrients. There are many chocolates on the market, but not all of them contain good quality ingredients. Organic raw chocolate is a treat you can trust. Let’s explore what raw dark chocolate is and the benefits it has on…
Read MoreAt Mr Popple’s Chocolate, we are big believers in being kind to Mother Nature. And agroforestry is an agricultural system that we use and support wholeheartedly! The Basics: Agroforestry, to put it simply, is where crops and trees are planted in the same area of land. A mix of agriculture and trees! This natural management…
Read MoreFarmer’s Fair Trade. It may sound like a silly question, but what is ethical chocolate?Quite simply, it means that the chocolate you’re consuming has been produced with the best intentions for the farmers and the planet in mind. Only 12% of UK chocolate sales is Fair Trade, so here at Mr Popple’s Chocolate, fairness and…
Read MoreWhy Plastic-Free Packaging is the Way Forward for Ethical Chocolate In today’s world, plastic seems to be everywhere. From the packaging we buy to the items we use at home and in our daily lives, plastic has become deeply ingrained in our culture. Many people don’t even consider the life cycle of plastic or the harm it can cause to both humans and the environment. However, the future of packaging is moving towards plastic-free solutions,…
Read MoreThe cacao belt is a region that stretches from Central and South America all the way to Indonesia! It lies 20 degrees either side of what we know to be ‘the equator’. The cacao plants (where raw chocolate comes from), also known as Theobroma cacao, thrives in this humid environment. That is why this specific…
Read MoreOkay, so maybe the phrase ‘new year, new me’ has had its day. Most of us can’t seem to stick to those pesky New Years resolutions. But, how about you start off the New Year with something that’s… well…new?! Veganuary is an up and coming event that sees people try out the basics of veganism…
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The Artisanal Journey of Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Making If you’re a chocolate lover, bean to bar might be a new buzz-word in your vocabulary. But what does it actually mean? Bean to bar is a term used for chocolate that has been manufactured all the way from bean-to-bar, rather than being mass produced by a company.…
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why some chocolate bars have that irresistible snap and glossy sheen, while others look dull and crumbly? The secret lies in a process called tempering, and it’s absolutely crucial in the world of bean-to-bar chocolate making. Tempering is a bit like alchemy – it’s where science meets magic in the chocolate-making…
Read MoreBy Ben Popple, founder of Mr Popple’s Chocolate · Updated October 2026 · 6 min read 🍫 The 60-second answer People with diabetes can eat chocolate, in moderation and as part of a balanced diet. “Diabetic” chocolate is another matter: Diabetes UK doesn’t recommend it, and describing a food that way is against the law.…
Read MoreHemp seeds are a great dairy substitute, and they can also be used to make dairy free chocolate. These tiny hemp seeds have the potential to change the world of dairy and soy-free chocolate for good.Our dairy free chocolate made with hemp seeds has the same taste, look and feel as regular dairy-rich chocolate. (If…
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