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2023 Food Trend Round-Up

A quick look ahead at some of the most interesting food trends for 2023. Chocolate lovers, get ready for exotic flavors and fun colors!
Reducing Sugar: Customer Insights and Ideas for Chefs & Confectioners

Insights into customer attitudes toward sugar and sweeteners, the effect it has on what they buy, and how you can adapt your products.
Building a Winning Assortment

Making sure your product selection hits all the right notes is a key factor to the success of your business.
The Enduring Appeal of Classic Confections

63% of consumers agree that they like the same type of chocolate now that they did as a kid. Nostalgia is playing a big role in customer preferences.
Think Outside the (Chocolate) Box

From breakfast to late-night snacks, you have many opportunities to fill your customer’s day with chocolate-centered moments of indulgence.
Crispy, Crunchy, Creamy: It’s All About Texture

61% of global consumers say they actively seek out premium versions of their favorite confections. What does that mean and how can you adapt?
Tips for Improving Your Sales for the 2022 Holiday Season

Rising prices continue to create stress for bakers, but here are some tips for weathering the current economic climate, especially during the upcoming holiday season.
Meet Chufa: A new plant-based milk option

Learn about Chufa (Tiger Nut) - an all-natural ingredient that’s helping revolutionize plant-based confectionery.
No bones about it, pet treats offer an opportunity for sales

The market for dog treats is growing. Your customers’ best friends deserve their own premium snacks and treats.
Increase Donut Profits with Fun Decor and Garnish Ideas

When it comes to donut sales, a little decoration can go a long way toward increasing your profits.
2023 Food Trends

Up and coming food trends for 2023. See what’s next in trending flavors and customer insights in bakery, pastry, and chocolate!
Keep Things Cool with “Green” Flavors

Mint, Matcha, Lime… these green flavors can add freshness and a subtle, vegetal earthiness to your creations.
Grow Your Business with To-Go Desserts

The market for take-out desserts is growing rapidly with no sign of slowing down. See how to make the most of your menu.
Time to Glow-Up: Tips for Expanding Your Business

“No company can afford not to move forward.” It’s time to grow your business!
Coatings, Fillings, and the Science of Fats

Chocolate, compounds, coatings, and fillings can fulfill specific roles in your operation, reducing your food waste and streamlining production.
Upcycled Ingredients

Some might say upcycling is having a “moment,” but we think it’s a movement, and upcycling, like recycling, is going to become part of our regular business practices.
Designer Donuts

Where will the artisan donut trend take you? Explore what’s hot in upscale donuts now - trends like creative toppings, nostalgic favorites, and exotic flavors.
Highlight Buttery Flavors and Tap into Nostalgia

From childhood favorites to sophisticated flavor notes, look to rich, nutty, buttery flavors to add a comfort food angle to your menu.

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