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Why is palm oil bad? Palm oil itself is an oil harvested from a resource, yet it is widely blamed as the one of the leading causes of deforestation, along with beef farming, soybean production and timber farming. The world’s consumption...

This Easter we are going to be talking about the ongoing issues with palm oil, in the hope that what we talk about can help you to make better decisions when purchasing products; especially chocolate! Our #choosewisely campaign aims to explore...

As Mother’s Day approaches, for many it is a time to celebrate the love of a good mum, yet for others it is a tender and difficult time, as they navigate the loss of their loved one, or grieve for...

2019 has seen us undertake the refresh of our brand, with the aim of modernising our packaging and logo. It’s quite interesting when you sit back to work through the process, as it makes you ask questions of where you...

Christmas is a day of fun, laughter, food and of course, family; but we know that it can actually be hard to keep everyone entertained for the whole day, and with Christmas being one of the biggest expenses of the...

Sometimes, a handmade gift beats all other gifts; it’s personal, and beautiful; and not only shows that you have spent money on a loved one - but thought, and time, which are precious to us. But where do you start?...

As we all know; Christmas comes around every year (which seems like a very silly thing to point out); but that being said, every year we face the same difficulties of choosing gifts for our family members. It’s a lot...

What is it about the combination of chocolate and a touch of salt that delights us as it does? Understandably, it’s not by chance - but there’s an actual science behind it. According to PNAS , salt intensifies the body's ability...

All of us at Choc affair love a bonfire; but we wanted to know what we can do to make it extra special, especially when you have friends and family coming round for the evening. Bonfire night should be a...