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   • Good for me

   The "Free-From" Challenge

   Your customer is looking for a delicious, decadent dessert minus gluten, dairy, eggs, butter, sugar, and honey. Do you sometimes feel like you’ve stumbled onto a baking game show?

   Accommodating Dietary Restrictions in Desserts and Baked Goods
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   • Business Success

   Beverage Trends for Bakeries

   Tips and Insights to help you revamp your beverage menu and take advantage of the power of pairings.

   Beverage Trends for Bakeries
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   • Popular Flavors

   Exotic Citrus: Yuzu Ticks All the Boxes

   As customers seek healthier options, brighter flavours, and authentic experiences, look to this Japanese citrus to multi-task its way onto your menu and into your customers' hearts!

   Exotic Citrus: Yuzu Ticks All the Boxes
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   • Popular Flavors

   2024 Flavor Trends: Ginger

   Pastries and confections featuring the punchy heat of ginger are right in line with today’s “Sweet & Spicy” trend.

   2024 Flavor Trends: Ginger
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   • Popular Flavors

   Desserts Your Customers Will Fall For!

   The changing of seasons gets everyone excited for new flavours and the return of classic favourites. Create seasonal autumn specialities your customers will come back for.

   Desserts Your Customers Will Fall For!
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   • Popular Flavors

   Currently Trending: Beverage-Inspired Treats and Snacks

   Look to cocktails, coffee, and other beverages to inspire your next best-selling sweet treat.

   Currently Trending: Beverage-Inspired Treats and Snacks
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   • Popular Flavors

   The Gems in Your Collection

   Make Your Assortment Sparkle with Ruby and Gold Chocolates. New tastes and visual appeal are what your customers are looking for. Give them flavours and colours that POP.

   The Gems in Your Collection
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   • Flavor & Texture
   • On the Go

   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.

   Top Donut Trends
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   • Popular 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.

   Highlight Buttery Flavors and Tap into Nostalgia
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    • Business Success
    • Good for the Planet

    Reducing Waste in Your Bakery

    Explore how to improve customer satisfaction, your environmental footprint, and your bottom line by reducing waste in your bakery.

    Reducing Waste in Your Bakery
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    • Flavor & Texture
    • Good for me

    Exploring Artisan and Heritage Flours

    Ancient grains continue to gain in popularity as customers seek healthier ways to indulge.

    Exploring Artisan and Alternative Flours
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    • Celebrations

    Inspiration from China: Dirty Bread

    Dirty Bread (Zang zang bao) is a social media hit that features indulgent chocolate and a liberal dusting of cocoa powder.

    Inspiration from China: Dirty Bread
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    • Celebrations

    Ramadan Flavors for Year-Round Inspiration

    Our Chocolate Academy™ Centers in Dubai and North Africa prepared inspiring recipes for Ramadan, showcasing both traditional flavors and innovative ideas.

    Ramadan Flavors for Year-Round Inspiration
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    • Flavor & Texture

    Customer Cravings: Adventurous Flavors and Premium Experiences

    Customers are all-in on indulgent chocolate snacks and treats that offer unique experiences

    Customer Cravings: Adventurous Flavors and Premium Experiences
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    • Business Success

    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.

    Tips for Improving Your Sales for the 2022 Holiday Season
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    • Business Success

    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.

    Boost Sales by Including Your Customers’ Best Friend
17. 

    • Good for the Planet

    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.

    Upcycled Ingredients
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    • Popular Flavors

    Up & Coming Flavors for 2022

    Customers are seeking out new flavors and new experiences. Explore new and noteworthy flavor trends for the year to come.

    Up & Coming Flavor Trends for 2022