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In the spotlight – Coast

In the spotlight – Coast

1. The inspiration Great Britain has a fantastic coastline, formed from many natural features such as peninsulas, bays, inlets and headlands. This variation in geography leads to diverse plant life and associated wildlife.  Being by the sea is an integral part of our...

Everything You Need To Know About Almonds

Everything You Need To Know About Almonds

At Meraki Cacao, we know our customers want a healthier alternative to chocolate. So we are proud that all of our ingredients provide a health benefit to you. We add homemade organic almond butter to our California and Ole bars. Our almonds are gently roasted at low...

Out and About – August

Out and About – August

Here's where you can find us for the rest of August 20th August Rowlands Gill Food and Drinks Festival From 11am - 4pm. Street food, market stalls, fun fair and live music. Held at Rowlands Gill Derwent Park, Burnopfield Road, NE39 1QQ. For free tickets, please click...

In the spotlight – Moroccan Spearmint

In the spotlight – Moroccan Spearmint

1. The inspiration We love a cup of freshly brewed mint tea. It’s so refreshing and delicious. Mint tea is synonymous with Morocco, made from green tea (gunpowder tea), spearmint and sugar. It is commonly thought that green tea was introduced there in the late 19th...

Meraki Cacao – healthier than chocolate

Meraki Cacao – healthier than chocolate

Most people know that dark chocolate is a healthier choice than milk chocolate due to the higher cocoa content that can offer a range of health benefits. However, did you know that the processing involved in the production of mass-produced dark chocolate can strip it...

Nourish Awards Public Vote – NOW OPEN!

Nourish Awards Public Vote – NOW OPEN!

We are delighted to announce that the Nourish Awards Public Vote is now open! A little fun for the summer! The Public Vote is independent of judging and will NOT affect judging or results. Brands receiving the highest number of votes (usually the top 3) will receive...

We’ve won an Academy of Chocolate Award!

We’ve won an Academy of Chocolate Award!

Earlier this year, we were encouraged to enter the Academy of Chocolate Awards. Here's what the Awards are all about - Launched in 2005, the prestigious Academy of Chocolate awards sought to identify, recognise and showcase the world's most talented chocolate...

Sustainability – Plastic free July

Sustainability – Plastic free July

Plastic Free July® is a vital initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation. It allows them to work towards their vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. From humble beginnings in 2011, the award-winning Plastic Free July campaign is the result of years of hard...