Surfers Against Sewage
Our Ocean Collection is the third charity collection we have on the website, with £5 from every sale going directly to Surfers Against Sewage! Here at Goupie, we're passionate about more than just crafting delicious chocolates; we're committed to making a positive impact on our planet. That's why we've teamed up with Surfers Against Sewage…
Read MoreWhy Does Chocolate Go White?
As we start to move into the warmer months, we thought perhaps it was a good idea to talk about proper chocolate care! Once in a blue moon, a customer will send us a picture of their chocolate, bought in one of our wonderful retail customer shops, and ask if it's 'gone off'. The chocolate…
Read MoreWe Need Your Help!
At Goupie, we've tried to be on a constant journey of improvement with regards to sustainability. We've consistently researched alternative packaging materials, ingredients, accreditations and production methods, making any changes we found viable as soon as possible. Despite this, there are still a few challenges that we've been unable to overcome, and we're starting to…
Read MoreDairy Free vs Vegan. What's the difference?
We've been noticing a lot of press lately surrounding the confusion of products being labelled as vegan whilst not being dairy free, and so we thought we'd try and shed some light on the matter! Vegan products are those which do not contain animal products. This may include, but is not limited to eggs, dairy,…
Read MoreChristmas Clearance
This year, we wanted to do Christmas a little differently, with a Christmas Clearance! But, why? We want to take you through all the reasons why we think this is a great idea... After taking a look around our little storage unit, we realised that we've somehow managed to amass a variety of surplus packaging…
Read MoreMake Mini Pumpkins!
Those who've been following Goupie for a while will know that we LOVE to use our old boxes for arts and crafts! We felt that it had been a little while since we'd made anything new, and with the Autumn season kicking off it felt like the perfect time to try something new. These adorable…
Read MoreRepurpose Your Goupie Basket!
Our glorious chocolate pumpkins come packaged in our wooden baskets, cushioned with shred and wrapped in our compostable bags. But it would be a shame to just throw them out right? We fully believe in reusing our packaging as much as possible and that's why we've come up with a super fun way to repurpose…
Read MoreWhat Is Chocolate Confectionery?
We regularly describe Goupie as a 'devilishly moreish, chewy chocolate confection with a hint of crunch', but what exactly is a chocolate confectionery? According to HMRC, a confectionery is: any form of food normally eaten with the fingers and made by a cooking process, other than baking, which contains a substantial amount of sweetening matter.…
Read MoreRewilding Britian
Eagle-eyed Goupie Groupies will have noticed the addition of our new collections, each designed to support a different community project or charity. Amongst these is the Earth Collection, containing Espresso, Hazelnut, Date & Walnut, Mochaccino, Mint and White Chocolate & Cardamom Goupie, and donating £5 from each sale to Rewilding Britain. We feel especially strongly…
Read MoreCorporate Gifting
What is corporate gifting? Corporate gifting involves providing gifts to employees, customers, colleagues and other stakeholders as a way to build relationships and show appreciation for their services. This could come in many forms, physical and non-physical, edible and non-edible! Why is corporate gifting important? Sending a gift to your employees or customers is a…
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