July 9, 2018

Refill Your Specialty Beverage Offerings

With more health-conscious consumers saying “See ya!” to soda, opportunities abound for coffees, teas, gourmet lemonades, and smoothies. Of course, as opportunities increase, so does the competition, making differentiation crucial if you want to stand out among specialty beverages. Meet the demand for drinkable experiences by introducing intriguing textures and […]

June 18, 2018

Earn Brownie Points With Brownie Inclusions

Seize the nostalgia trend with new baked inclusions  Think of your childhood. Think of childhood treats. Now recall the experience of freeing a fudgy brownie from layers upon layers of clingy cellophane. This exercise taught us that persistency pays—in this case with an ooey-gooey and oh-so-worth-it reward. Not too much […]

May 17, 2018

Three Ways to Build an Intriguing Milkshake Program

Milkshakes are a perennial favorite on American menus. Though classic flavors like chocolate and strawberry remain ubiquitous, in recent years trends have shifted toward more creative, even outrageous flavors and formats. The freak shake trend, in which shakes are adorned with extravagant toppings like whole slices of cake, has brought […]