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   • Popular Flavors

   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!

   5 Bakery and Pastry Trends for 2023
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   • On the Go

   Snack Attack!

   Our definition of a snack is changing, bringing opportunities to offer customers a quick indulgence or pick-me-up any time of day.

   Incorporating More Snacks into Your Product Selection
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   • Business Success

   Inflation-Combatting Strategies for Chef and Artisans

   The worldwide economic climate continues to present challenges for small business owners. Explore ideas to help chefs and artisans continue to thrive.

   Inflation-Combatting Strategies for Chef and Artisans
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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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   • Good for me
   • Good for the Planet

   Vegan Options: Better for You, Better for the Planet

   Customers are choosing vegan and plant-based pastry and chocolate in an effort to improve their health and the environment.

   Vegan Options: Better for You, Better for the Planet!
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   Ingredient Traceability

   Today’s consumers want chocolate they can trust. Let’s look at how you can incorporate authenticity and transparency into your business model.

   From Bean to Bar, Cane to Crystal: Tracing Ingredients
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   Chufa for Plant-Based Desserts and Confections

   Learn about Chufa (Tiger Nut) - an all-natural ingredient that’s helping revolutionize plant-based confectionery and pastry.

   Chufa for Plant-Based Desserts and Confections
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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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   • Good for me

   Healthier Options: Reducing Sugar

   The latest “big bad” in our diets is sugar, and evidence suggests that reducing sugar intake is better for our health. Explore how to cut down on sugar without overhauling your recipes.

   Healthier Options: Reducing Sugar in Baked Goods and Desserts
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    • Flavor & Texture
    • Good for me

    SuperFoods, Extraordinary Confections

    How do you create confections that are delicious and good for you? Explore the trend of healthy, functional foods and get inspired!

    SuperFoods, Extraordinary Confections
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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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    • Business Success

    What's Trending for 2024? YOU

    No kidding! Consumers continue to favour foods made with real ingredients by real people, and they seek to connect with their community. Now is a great time to be an artisan.

    What's Trending for 2024? YOU
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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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    • Good for me
    • Popular Flavors

    Top Trend: Fermented Foods

    Customers looking for a health boost are turning to fermented foods in ever-increasing numbers. How does chocolate fit in? We’re glad you asked!

    Top Trend: Fermented Foods
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    • Celebrations

    Festive Holiday Chocolate Trends for 2023

    It’s never too early to start planning for the Festive Season. This year, emphasize decadence and indulgence to win your customers.

    Festive Holiday Chocolate Trends for 2023
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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

    Keep Things Cool with “Green” Flavors

    Mint, Matcha, Lime… these green flavors can add freshness and a subtle, vegetal earthiness to your creations.

    Keep Things Cool with “Green” Flavors
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    • Business Success

    Packaging Enhances Customer Experience

    Today’s artisan chocolate customers are shopping for a multi-sensory experience, and that starts with packaging.

    Packaging Inspiration