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1. 

   • Flavor & Texture

   Go Nuts!

   Both peanuts and almonds rank among consumers’ top choices for add-ins to their favorite chocolate snacks.

   Go Nuts!
2. 

   • 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!

   2023 Food Trends
3. 

   • 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.

   Snack Attack!
4. 

   • 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
5. 

   • 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?

   The "Free-From" Challenge
6. 

   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
7. 

   • 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
8. 

   • 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
9. 

   • 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
10. 

    • 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
11. 

    • 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!
12. 

    • 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
13. 

    • Business Success

    Packaging Enhances Customer Experience

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

    Packaging Enhances Customer Experience
14. 

    • Flavor & Texture

    The Enduring Appeal of Classic Confections

    63% of consumers agree that they like the same type of chocolate now that they did as a kid. Nostalgia is playing a big role in customer preferences.

    The Enduring Appeal of Classic Confections
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    • Business Success
    • Popular Flavors

    Building a Winning Assortment

    Making sure your product selection hits all the right notes is a key factor to the success of your business.

    Building a Winning Assortment
16. 

    • Popular Flavors

    Currently Trending: Beverage-Inspired Treats and Snacks

    Look to cocktails, coffee, and other beverages to inspire your next best-selling sweet treat.

    Currently Trending: Beverage-Inspired Treats and Snacks
17. 

    • Business Success

    Time to Glow-Up: Tips for Expanding Your Business

    “No company can afford not to move forward.” It’s time to grow your business!

    Time to Glow-Up: Tips for Expanding Your Business
18. 

    • Business Success

    Take Advantage of Current Beverage Trends to Improve Your Sales

    Tips and Insights to help you revamp your beverage menu and take advantage of the “drinkable dessert” trend.

    Take Advantage of Current Beverage Trends to Improve Your Sales