With Spring just around the corner, we thought we’d welcome in the season by sharing our Spring-time secrets, holiday reminders, and LTO inspiration. Seasonal LTOs rank #1 in consumer interest. The unique flavors available each season invite experimentation, with plenty of demand: 47% of diners (ages 18 – 34) say their menu preferences change with […]
Raise Your Spirits w/ Non-Alcoholic Bevvies
Something for everyone, from functional to flirty. Non-alcoholic beverages are on the rise. According to NielsenIQ, sales of non-alcoholic beverages jumped 32% in the past year, while non-alcohol spirits have grown 114% during the same period. Pairing beverages with dessert enhances the after-dinner experience, complementing a slice of pie or contrasting the cheesecakes flavor. Coupling […]
SWEET STREET DESSERTS ANNOUNCES SHARE SWEETNESS: DRIVE-THRU DESSERT GIVEAWAY
Editors note: The event was held on December 19th, 2020. READING, PA – December 14th 2020- Sweet Street Desserts, Reading, PA based bakery, announced that a free dessert giveaway for the public will take place Saturday, December 19th from Noon-4pm, or while supplies last. The event will take place at FirstEnergy Stadium, home to the […]
Just Beet It…
Our sugar silos are only filled with PURE CANE SUGAR…which is inherently non-gmo. But did you know that beet sugar is the most commonly used sugar commercially AND tops the list of most common genetically modified crops? All sugar beets and sugar beet products are now genetically modified in the United States. Sugar beet farmers […]
Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla
While “Bourbon” is most widely associated with the whiskey, this vanilla is alcohol-free. Grown on Madagascar, Réunion this vanilla is commonly known as “Bourbon vanilla” after the former name of Reunion, IIe Bourbon. Bourbon vanilla beans from Madagascar are superior, with flavor and aromatic qualities that make Madagascar vanilla beans the most popular and sought […]
Sustainable Chocolate, a Labor of Love. – Sandy’s Journey to Peru.
Editors note: As the consumer demand for chocolate grows, so do the pressures of production for the many small producers; working in harsh, tropical conditions and many times struggling to make a living wage. Supporting the sustainable farming of these crops is vital to the global industry and to the livelihood of the farmers and […]
Celebrate Fall Flavors like No One Else
Sometimes a flavor trend proves to be more than just a trend—meaning, it takes its place as an established favorite within the food landscape. One could definitely make this argument about the popularity of pumpkin, especially in the fall and winter seasons. The proliferation of pumpkin flavors has skyrocketed in recent years, from lattes and […]
Skip the forks and spoons—serve these desserts with a straw.
Keeping your dessert menu innovative and fresh sometimes calls for a little outside-the-box thinking. Or maybe a better way to put it is: a little inside-the-glass thinking. Yes, it’s time to consider all the luscious possibilities of drinkable desserts. The most classic of all drinkable desserts is, of course, the milkshake. And while it’s not […]
Desserts with fruits: one more reason to love summer.
It only makes sense that desserts with fruits are most popular during the summertime. For starters, favorite dessert fruits such as lemons and berries are at their peak of freshness in the favorable warm weather. What’s more, their zest and tanginess add a refreshingly light flavor profile that perfectly complements the season. So what’s the […]
Snacking, the new dessert sales hot spot.
The old adage of three square meals a day is in need of a major refresh. Today, snack occasions are almost as prevalent as meal occasions (49% vs. 51%).1 And a whopping 83% of consumers report snacking on a daily basis.2 Many factors have contributed to the growing popularity snacking: on-the-go lifestyles, more people living […]
Desserts with Berries! Bursting with Possibilities!
Just how popular are berries in American households? Well, consider the fact that they’ve now surpassed both apples and bananas in grocery sales as reported by the Global Berry Congress 2015. The growing consumer demand for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and other “soft fruits” creates a huge opportunity for restaurant operators as well. Not surprisingly, desserts […]
Cakes are made to be celebrated.
What is it about cake that seems to make it synonymous with celebration? The modern tradition of enjoying cake on birthdays is believed to have originated in Germany during the 1,400’s. And brides and grooms have celebrated with cake on their wedding day for at least as long. It makes perfect sense when you think […]
