Confections and desserts are favorite treats in nearly every culture. Because of this, they’re the frontline items when it comes to trends affecting all foods—and they take the biggest hit when the top trends directly affect the purpose behind a sweet treat; that of comfort and indulgence.
The health and “green” movements, specifically, would seem opposed to all that is gooey and chocolaty. Yet the ingredients and techniques going into creating today’s sweet afters allow confectioners to meet these consumer demands, and more. Therefore, sweet indulgences remain a rapidly growing category.