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Kent’s Top Spots – Part 1

Wed 1 Aug 2018

PLACE NAME: The Chapel Down Winery LOCATION: Tenterden ITS SPECIALITY: Producing the best tasting British wine! …

Lavender Shortbread

Fri 13 Jul 2018

The fields are alive with the smell of lavender and we can't get enough of it! That's why we've baked up another lovely…

The Goupie Story Pt. 6

Fri 15 Jun 2018

This is it folks, the last instalment of our Goupie Story...for now! It's time to bring you right up to date, startin…

Vegan Town – June’s Featured Retailer 2018

Fri 1 Jun 2018

As many of you may know by now, many of Goupie's devilishly moreish flavours are vegan friendly. So it should come as no…

The Goupie Story Pt. 5

Tue 22 May 2018

So, as it stands we have a factory, we have a great product and we have a Paula. Now it was time to get serious. Over th…

Royal Fancies

Tue 8 May 2018

As everyone is well aware, the UK will be kicking off the warmer weather in the best possible way, with a Royal Wedding!…

ReBlog: My Paper Mache Mind

Mon 7 May 2018

SPENDING TIME: OUR VALUABLE CURRENCY “Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” ―�…

London Marathon Pt. 2

Wed 2 May 2018

She did it! And impressively in just over 4 and a half hours! If you were following our Instagram Story on the Sunda…

County Fayre – May’s Featured Retailer 2018

Tue 1 May 2018

A new month, bringing a new featured retailer. Next up, County Fayre! A long time customer of ours, based in Folkstone, …

Joe & Seph’s – No ordinary popcorn!

Sun 22 Apr 2018

No ordinary popcorn This brandmance piece features a true connoisseur, renowned in the world of popcorn and sweet con…

The Goupie Story Pt.4

Tue 17 Apr 2018

Welcome back on the Goupie journey! When you left us, we'd just moved from our family kitchen to a factory unit on a far…

London Marathon Pt. 1

Wed 11 Apr 2018

This year we decided to sponsor a long-term Goupie Groupie, Jaide Hartridge, on her admirable London Marathon journey. T…

Protein Energy Balls

Sat 7 Apr 2018

To celebrate the launch of our brand spanking new flavour, Sesame Butter, we've come up with a yummy little recipe that'…

Cola that comes from a place we know…

Sat 24 Mar 2018

In 2012, the idea of Karma Cola was born in New Zealand but the product itself was born in Western Africa. After discove…

The Goupie Story Pt.3

Sat 17 Mar 2018

Can you believe that it's been a whole month since our last Goupie story update? It feels like no time at all! So where …

Hot Cross Buns

Wed 7 Mar 2018

What are the two most iconic Easter treats? Chocolate and Hot Cross Buns of course! With that in mind, do we have a trea…

Fancy a Strong Kentish Tipple? – Featured Retailer March 2018

Thu 1 Mar 2018

We do love our retailers and Biddenden Vineyards is a gorgeous setting for our Goupie boxes to call home! We’ve had ma…

Top Tips for Visual Merchandising in Stores!

Tue 27 Feb 2018

Clearly, merchandising and visually displaying products in store is important. It plays a key role in getting the custom…

A kick of variety in your life!

Sun 25 Feb 2018

Since 2009, Beanies have been THE flavour coffee specialists with a mission to revolutionise the average cup of coffee. …

The Goupie Story Pt.2

Sat 17 Feb 2018

Last month, we gave you a full insight into what we like to call 'Goupie Origins'. This month, we're moving down the Gou…

Valentine’s Nordic Heart Template

Sun 11 Feb 2018

It’s Valentine’s Day soon so make sure to get those gifts ready, the night out planned but most importantly, the Gou…

You’re My Rock..Cakes

Mon 5 Feb 2018

Love is in the air and Goupie is feeling it all over! Celebrating our sauciest flavour, we've developed an adorable litt…

The Co-Operative – Featured Retailer February 2017

Thu 1 Feb 2018

As of September 7th 2017, we have had the pleasure of being stocked in 44 South Eastern Co-Operative stores with three o…

Totally Natural, Totally Delicious

Sun 28 Jan 2018

With many of you struggling with your new year’s resolutions already, you’ll be happy to hear that being healthy no …

The Goupie Story Pt.1

Sat 20 Jan 2018

What is Goupie? Where does Goupie come from? Do you say it Goo-py or Gau-pie? These are just a few of the questions we r…

Meet: Salted Sticky Toffee Goupie

Sun 14 Jan 2018

He's always putting something under your seat...or on your back...or in your bed! Waiting, like a coiled viper, for the …

Salted Millionaire’s Chocolate Pots

Tue 9 Jan 2018

New year, new me. This year we vow at Goupie to eat even more chocolate and create even more devilishly moreish recipes …

Boozy Chocolate Torte

Sat 16 Dec 2017

Booze + Chocolate = The Perfect Christmas. At least that's the philosophy here at Goupie HQ, and so we've create the …

White Christmas Yule Log

Wed 13 Dec 2017

We've heard your calls for gluten-free recipes, Goupie Groupies, and we've got a belter for you today! Presenting our W…

Mini Vegan Panettones

Wed 6 Dec 2017

Here are Goupie HQ, we love a festive recipe! We also love to bring in traditions from around the world, and so this ye…

Spicers of Hythe – Featured Retailer December 2017

Fri 1 Dec 2017

'Tis the season to receive hampers and eat plenty of goodies! For that reason, we're focusing in on Spicers of Hythe for…

It’s fudge Jim, but not as we know it!

Sun 26 Nov 2017

With our new launch in the South-East Co-op’s, we couldn't help but notice some of the other fantastic Kentish brands,…

DIY Goupie Christmas Tree Decorations

Mon 20 Nov 2017

If your Goupie made it through to Christmas then this may not be the blog for you, or if you are anything like me then y…

Meet: Orange Goupie

Fri 10 Nov 2017

Orange Goupie is a classically happy chappy. They’re always up for a laugh and are a sure thing if you’re looking fo…

S’mores Bars

Sat 4 Nov 2017

We reckon our Goupie Goupies might be spending a little more time around the bonfire this month, and so we've come up wi…

The Vegan Kind – Featured Retailer November 2017

Wed 1 Nov 2017

This month's featured retailer is slightly different from the vast majority of our stockists, and so we're extremely exc…

Trick or Treat Dough Balls

Mon 23 Oct 2017

Halloween is nearly upon us once again and so it only seems fitting that we bring you another spooky treat for the occas…

The London Chocolate Forum

Wed 18 Oct 2017

This year, Goupie attended the world’s biggest international chocolate industry conference - The London Chocolate Foru…

British Food Fortnight: Celebrating British Food & Drink

Fri 13 Oct 2017

British Food Fortnight is the largest annual national celebration of British food and drink. Since its inception in 200…

Triple Chocolate & Ginger Brownie Recipe

Mon 9 Oct 2017

It's no secret that here at Goupie HQ we LOVE chocolate. It should therefore, come as no surprise, that this month's rec…

Meet: Chilli Goupie

Fri 6 Oct 2017

This energetic Goupie evolution is not one not to be messed with. Branching out from the crowd, this flavour is hard to …

The Gog – Featured Retailer October 2017

Sun 1 Oct 2017

It seemed only fitting that our October's featured retailer be The Gog Farm Shop, in Cambridge, after they won the prest…

Brand Close-Up on Garage Coffee

Thu 28 Sep 2017

Unfortunately, Garage Coffee are no longer based in a garage, but that’s where it all started for Owner and Founder, L…

Why We Chose: Walnuts

Thu 21 Sep 2017

5. Walnuts Walnuts are possibly the nut that divides opinion the most, and this could be because we have all had a ba…

Salted Banoffee Pie Recipe

Wed 13 Sep 2017

Autumn has well and truly set in - despite us still being in the early days of September - and so we're bringing some co…

Goupie Stocked in 44 Local Co-op Stores!

Thu 7 Sep 2017

The Co-Operative Food Chain is currently stocking three of Goupie’s best-selling vegan flavours: Original, Ginger and …

Cleavers – Featured Retailer September 2017

Fri 1 Sep 2017

If you were seeking a likely Goupie stockist in London, then a bijou butchers in Old York Road, Wandsworth Town, would …

Meet: Original Goupie

Tue 22 Aug 2017

It goes without saying that Original Goupie is the mother of all Goupie's. She's the basic DNA behind it all, the flavou…

Moreish Munching

Thu 17 Aug 2017

Hurray that the sun has come back! It's not quite the peak temperatures of June, but at least we can keep wearing our …

ReBlog: Culinary Coeliac

Sun 13 Aug 2017

Product review: Goupie Posted by CULINARYCOELIAC on AUGUST 13, 2017 Hi there fellow chocolate lovers! …

Double Chocolate Hazelnut Donuts

Mon 7 Aug 2017

Mumma's got a goodun for you today! This recipe is for everyone out there who doesn't think that a vegan recipe can be j…

Applegarth Farm Shop – Featured Retailer August 2017

Tue 1 Aug 2017

The seeds of Applegarth Farm Shop were sown in 1976 when John and Stephanie Benson purchased a piece of land in Grayshot…

ReBlog: Amy Seeks New Treats

Tue 1 Aug 2017

White Chocolate & Cardamom, Mint Chocolate & Sticky Salted Toffee Goupies (Online) A good few weeks ago I w…

Simply Delicious

Thu 27 Jul 2017

Continuing the summer theme we've moved onto ice cream for our next brand, Simply. A fellow Kent-based company, we can't…

ReBlog: Kev’s Snack Reviews

Wed 19 Jul 2017

Goupie Lemon Meringue and Date & Walnut Review A big thankyou to Goupie for sending me some of their lovely c…

Why We Chose: Lavender

Mon 17 Jul 2017

4. Lavender The two Lavender Goupies are ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ flavours and are very different from each oth…

Chocolate & Lavender Ice Cream (Vegan Friendly)

Sun 9 Jul 2017

Those of you astutely following us on social media, might have noticed that last week we visited the Hop Shop. They are …

Quex Barn – Featured Retailer July 2017

Sat 1 Jul 2017

Quex Barn, situated at the entrance of the Quex Park Estate in Birchington on the Isle of Thanet, Kent, would be on any …

Goupie’s Feeling Fruity

Wed 21 Jun 2017

Here at Goupie HQ (aka The Goupie Factory, aka Oompa Looma Central) we've been racking our brains trying to think what e…

Why We Chose: Maldon Sea Salt

Thu 15 Jun 2017

3. Salt The discovery that salt and caramel worked well as a combination is attributed to French chocolatier Henri Le…

Goupie Mess Recipe

Tue 6 Jun 2017

You wouldn't be able to tell it from today, but we're in summer! After all the fantastic weather we experienced the last…

ReBlog: My Papermache Mind Goupie Review

Fri 2 Jun 2017

VEGAN TOWN UNBOXING AND REVIEW “Tremendous things are in store for you! Many wonderful surprises await you…

Ockley Village Greens Farm Shop – Featured Retailer June 2017

Thu 1 Jun 2017

James and Catherine Dampier have been running Village Greens Farm Shop in Ockley, Surrey since 2007. From the outset…

Carrot Cake Cookies

Thu 4 May 2017

We've got a goodun for you this month Goupie Goupies - Carrot Cake Cookies! They're soft, delicious and full of Ginger…

Kino – Featured Retailer May 2017

Mon 1 May 2017

Firmly established as valued and much used local amenities; Kino Hawkhurst and Kino Rye are community cinemas with a dif…

Reblog: Food & Other Loves Goupie Review

Mon 24 Apr 2017

GOUPIE CHOCOLATE REVIEW A few weeks ago the very kind people at Goupie sent me some delicious chocolate to try out …

Goupie Vegan Easter Simnel Cake

Tue 11 Apr 2017

Hey folks! We couldn't resist doing another Easter recipe, this time something for the adults - a Simnel Cake with a Gou…

Leeds Castle – Featured Retailer April 2017

Sat 1 Apr 2017

Few of Goupie’s retailers enjoy such a spectacular setting as Leeds Castle. In fact the breathtaking views of the Ca…

Goupie Gets Silver at FreeFrom Awards!

Wed 29 Mar 2017

Last night, the Goupie team (or at least two members of it), had a rare and exciting night out. We attended the FreeFro…

ReBlog: Golly Miss Holly Goupie Review

Fri 24 Mar 2017

It’s All About Goupie I’m sorry Hols, it’s all about what now? Well, if you’ve never heard of them bef…

ReBlog – Someone’s Mum Goupie Review

Fri 10 Mar 2017

GOUPIES GIVEAWAY – THE NEW CHOCOLATE YOU HAVE TO TRY. To win FIVE boxes of the Goupies flavours of your c…

Goupie’s Vegan Easter Nest Muffins Recipe

Sat 4 Mar 2017

Goupie's Vegan Easter Nest Muffins It seems like this year, as soon as the Christmas decorations were down, the Easte…

Middle Farm – Featured Retailer – March 2017

Thu 2 Mar 2017

Retailer of the Month - Middle Farm Enjoying a strategic location off the A27 near Firle, East Sussex, Middle Farm is…

ReBlog – Nibbles & Scribbles Goupie Review

Mon 27 Feb 2017

Goupie Original and Cherry & Almond Having never come across Goupie or even heard of them you, you could say …

Why We Chose: Cardamom

Thu 16 Feb 2017

2. Cardamom Our Goupie Cardamom with White chocolate was inspired by an Indian dessert dish involving carrots and car…

I Made These ‘Cos I’m Nuts For You

Sat 11 Feb 2017

I Made These 'Cos I'm Nuts For You It's that lovey dovey time of year again, and Valentine's Day is fast approaching.…

Why We Chose: Chocolate

Fri 10 Feb 2017

1. Dark Chocolate When we first started making Goupie commercially, our biggest decision was what chocolate we should…

Goupie Shortlisted for FreeFrom Food Awards

Thu 9 Feb 2017

Date & Walnut Goupie is shortlisted for FreeFrom Food Awards “The standard of entries just keeps on getting bet…

ReBlog: RainBeauBelle Goupie Review

Sun 5 Feb 2017

FIVE UNDER £5 FOR FEBRUARY 2017 My monthly Five under £5 posts are published on the 5th of each month, so I…

Blackwell’s Farm Shop – Featured Retailer – February 2017

Thu 2 Feb 2017

February's Featured Retailer Blackwell's Farm Shop Owned by the Blackwell family for over 30 years, a family with …

Goupie Energy Bar Recipe

Sat 21 Jan 2017

Goupie's Not-So-Granola Bar Apparently Granola Bar Day is a thing, so we’ve created a tasty little treat in honour …

Espresso & Coconut Ganache Tart Recipe

Thu 12 Jan 2017

Espresso & Coconut Ganache Tart A new year and a new recipe from Mumma Original! We’re kicking off 2017 with an…

Heath Stores – Featured Retailer – January 2017

Sun 1 Jan 2017

January’s Retailer - Heath Stores Built in the late 17th century, Heath Stores enjoys a prominent locatio…

Goupie Christmas Pudding Recipe

Thu 15 Dec 2016

Vegan & Gluten-Free Christmas Pudding Recipe ‘Tis the season for Christmas Pudding, tra lalala lala la laaa! Ok…

Pearce’s Farm Shop – Featured Retailer – December 2016

Thu 1 Dec 2016

Pearce's Farm Shop - December's Featured Retailer Lauded by The Good Food Guide 2016 as a “well-bred farm shop-cum-…

ReBlog: Tara’s Busy Kitchen Goupie Review & Recipe

Wed 30 Nov 2016

GLUTEN FREE AND VEGAN GOUPIE MINCE PIES You might be wondering what on earth a Goupie is and you woul…

Goupie Minced Pies

Mon 28 Nov 2016

New Recipe - Goupie Minced Pies! We're feeling festive! Have a little looksie at our Tumblr page to see the recipe fo…

Chapel Down – Featured Retailer – November 2016

Tue 1 Nov 2016

Chapel Down - November's Featured Retailer Located in beautiful countryside near the picturesque market town of Tente…

ReBlog: A Bit Of The Good Stuff Goupie Review

Tue 18 Oct 2016

Goupie Christmas Chocolate Box Worldwide Giveaway Firstly, I would like to say a big thank you for all the kind wor…

Chocolate Vegan Cheesecake Recipe

Sun 16 Oct 2016

Mumma Original loves a good dessert. She thinks that the best ones are often the most simple. Her chocolate cheesecake c…

Ardross Farm Shop – Featured Retailer – October 2016

Sat 1 Oct 2016

Ardross Farm Shop - October's Featured Retailer In 2005, faced with rising fuel costs and increasing pressure from su…

Date & Walnut Energy Balls

Tue 27 Sep 2016

Date & Walnut Energy Balls (gluten free and vegan friendly) We thought it was about time we looked at doing a glu…

Mint Goupie Chip Ice Cream (Vegan Friendly)

Mon 26 Sep 2016

Yes, we know the summer is over, but we did just have the warmest September day recorded since 1911, and so we’re not …

ReBlog: The Cappuccino Diaries

Sat 24 Sep 2016

I’M A GOUPIE GROUPIE There’s something so exciting about receiving goodies through the post, so when my par…

ReBlog: Mad Hatters Pantry Goupie Review

Sun 18 Sep 2016

I was recently contacted by the team at Goupie to see if I'd like to try a box of their vegan chocolate. Of course, I sa…

Macknade’s Fine Foods – Featured Retailer – September 2016

Thu 1 Sep 2016

Macknade's Fine Foods - September’s Featured Retailer It is no exaggeration to state that Macknade’s is finest in…

Chocolate Samosas

Thu 25 Aug 2016

Switching up a classic, we’ve cooked up some chocolate Goupie samosas. They’re super tasty and wonderfully easy to m…

ReBlog: Graphic Foodie Goupie Review

Thu 18 Aug 2016

PRODUCT REVIEW: Goupie No, not the name given to fans of the kale peddling blog by Gwenith Paltrow, Goupie is i…

UK Packaging Awards 2016!

Tue 9 Aug 2016

Remember that brand new packaging we were harping on about? Well, exciting news, it's just been shortlisted for the UK P…

The Hop Shop – Featured Retailer – August 2016

Mon 1 Aug 2016

August's Featured Retailer - The Hop Shop The Hop Shop is based on the Alexander’s family farm, Castle Farm, near t…

Gluten Free Cherry & Almond Cookies Recipe

Sat 16 Jul 2016

Gluten-Free and Vegan Friendly Cherry & Almond Cookies If you’ve been watching the bake-off this year salivatin…

Vibrant new packaging for Goupie

Tue 19 Apr 2016

Simpson’s of Hawkhurst has introduced arresting new packaging for its artisanal confectionery brand Goupie. “With…

A devilishly moreish chewy chocolateconfection with a hint of crunch