Articles Tagged with ''desserts''

Identifying the On-Trend ‘Sweet Spot’ in Desserts?

Foodservice expert Datassential suggests it’s a balance of what’s bold and familiar

January 14, 2022

Datassential research shows that more than half of all consumers consider the flavor of a dessert as one of their top three factors when ordering a dessert away from home.

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Consumers Find Comfort in Desserts and Trusted Names

Co-Branded Comfort: Nostalgic flavors and products bring a sense of comfort, in a time when consumers seem more affected by stress

Alyssa Hangartner

October 15, 2021

Faced with ongoing uncertainty and disruption of COVID-19, consumers have turned to familiar, comforting retail products to find emotional support. In particular, many categories of packaged desserts and confections are enjoying greater sales and frozen desserts, in particular, are thriving.

LALA Authentic Hispanic Dessert Products

The new products include three flavors of dessert yogurt smoothies and two flavors of fruit and crema desserts

August 25, 2021

Dessert-inspired yogurt smoothies and cremas are the newest addition to the LALA® brand of fresh dairy products featuring the authentic taste of Mexico.

Fuchs North America: Natural Appeal

Fuchs introduces “Earthy Eats Collection” of seasonings

April 22, 2021

Fuchs North America introduces the Earthy Eats Collection, a limited edition line of seasonings that deliver munchies for every occasion. These new seasonings—derived from and inspired by the earthy flavors of hemp—will delight consumers’ taste buds. This collection presents craveable seasoning blends ideal for beverages, baked goods, snacks, and ice cream. These items are also the starting point for food manufacturers to develop their own rich signature product offerings, with Fuchs’ culinary specialists at their side.

COLLIDERS Desserts

The new line of refrigerated desserts features iconic candies such as Reese’s and Kit Kat

March 16, 2021

COLLIDERS™ desserts are a new line of refrigerated desserts that feature the nation’s most beloved candy brands like Reese’s and Kit Kat® in a new spoonable style.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

New Bakery Product Numbers are Down but Creativity Rises to the Occasion

Enthusiasm for home baking did not translate into robust new product launch activity in 2020

Tom Vierhile

March 1, 2021

Bakery foods, especially baking ingredients, were one of the first categories to experience COVID-19-induced consumption gains in 2020. Last spring brought shelter-in-place orders and they unleashed a once-in-a-lifetime stampede for home baking supplies.

Steven Charles - A Dessert Company Appoints New Leadership

Company fills two key leadership roles, including one appointment to the executive team

January 20, 2021

Steven Charles - A Dessert Company announced that it has filled two key leadership roles, including one appointment to the executive team.

The Cheesecake Factory At Home Mix-in Desserts

New line includes Cafe Mocha, Crème Brûlèe and Red Velvet

September 3, 2020

Lakeview Farms, LLC, a manufacturer and marketer of refrigerated desserts, dips, and specialty products, announced the introduction of a new line of Mix-In Desserts to The Cheesecake Factory At Home^TM brand of refrigerated desserts.

Daiya Dessert Bars

The non-dairy Dessert Bars are offered in four varieties

May 13, 2019

The dessert bars feature premium ingredients including semisweet chocolate, fair trade dark chocolate, real vanilla extract and 100% Arabica coffee.

Sweet, Savory Desserts on Restaurant Menus

The (Not Only) Sweet Spot: Datassential's latest report finds growing appeal for savory, ethnic desserts

Mark Brandau

May 6, 2019

While there's good reason to have plenty of chocolate chip cookies and vanilla ice cream on hand for the 93% of consumers who have had a dessert in the past week, the appeal of things like savory ingredients and ethnic varieties will continue to grow for this eating occasion.

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