Desserts (2)
The Feel Deal: Texture Hits the Sweet Spot as a Snacking Trend
May 29, 2018
Engaging the senses for share-worthy experiences is a must for menu innovation meant to drive a higher check average among younger consumers. Learn why texture is expected to take hold as a sensory foodservice trend that restaurant operations will leverage to drive traffic among iGen and millennial snack enthusiasts.
Smart Bites: Limited Time Offers, Limitless Opportunities
April 24, 2018
Limited-time offers are a key aspect of menu innovation that helps drive a higher check average. Learn how foodservice operators maximize their effectiveness.
Falling for Another Flavor: Consumers Cool to Pumpkin Spice, Get Sappy for Maple
November 13, 2017
The pumpkin spice foodservice phenomenon rakes in sales each fall season, but maple is a sweet snack trend that could also help drive a higher check average.
Cool New Asian-Inspired Ice Cream Snack Trend is on a Roll
November 6, 2017
Learn how Thai rolled ice cream is blazing a foodservice trail from coast to coast and exemplifying made-to-order menu innovation for the millennial snacker,
Spotlight Interview #6: Patty Mitchell, CRC, CMB, Senior Executive Chef, Mondelez International: Shareable Ultimate Dessert and Snack Trends
October 23, 2017
An esteemed chef and foodservice authority provides tips to help drive menu innovation and a higher check average with shareable dessert and snack trends.
Just Desserts: Why Taste is Tops for Your Bottom Line
August 28, 2017
Flavorful desserts that capitalize on the foodservice trend of taste as the consumer's top priority can help drive menu innovation and a higher check average,
Spotlight Interview #4: Joe Cusick, Director, National Accounts: Staying Relevant with Consumers
July 17, 2017
A foodservice industry expert shares insights into globally inspired millennial snack trends and offers menu innovation tips for\ a higher check average.
Spotlight Interview #2: Patty Mitchell, Senior Executive Chef, Mondelēz International: Experiencing Travel Through Flavor
June 5, 2017
Explore global influences driving dessert menu innovation with an executive chef with over three decades of experience in the foodservice industry.
Sweet Deal: Snack Trends of Chocolates, Candy and Gum Gone Wild
October 24, 2016
Explore the foodservice trend of candy and gum as a popular millennial snack, with stats, tips and insights for foodservice operators.
Sweet Success: Snack Trends Still Cater to Consumers' Sweet Tooth
October 17, 2016
Stats and tips for foodservice operators who want to balance consumer demand for healthy snacks with sweet snack trends.
Dark Chocolate Lights Up Snack Sales
September 19, 2016
The rising popularity of dark chocolate as a healthy snack and clean label foodservice trend that suits millennial preferences.
3 Trend Takeaways from the 2016 Sweets & Snacks Expo
July 7, 2016
The National Confectioners Association held it’s annual Sweets & Snacks Expo May 24-26, 2016 in Chicago
Selection is Key to Sweet Snack Success
May 23, 2016
To stay in the sweet snack game, you’ve got to mix up your offerings. Providing more options means more opportunity to help sweeten sales.
Churros In Charge
February 18, 2016
Ethnic flavors are all the rage. So why not bring some global flair to your dessert menu? Like sweet and munchable churros!
Chefs Share Their Top 5 Dessert Must-Haves for 2016
February 8, 2016
Chefs Share Their Top 5 Dessert Must-Haves for 2016
Welcome to the Let’s Chat Snacks Launch!
February 1, 2016
Introducing a feast of information and insight to help foodservice operators dig into the snack business, from culinary to operations to trends.
