June 9, 2017

Spring Into Floral Flavors

Incorporating fresh floral flavors in food and beverages is one of the most notable trends of 2017 so far. Notes like lavender, elderflower, orange blossom, and rose are appearing in trend-forward and health-focused applications of many kinds, driven by their fresh, sophisticated profiles and health associations. While high-end chefs incorporate edible flowers into […]

March 6, 2017

Remixing Fruit & Nut Inclusions

Parker Products takes fruit and nut inclusions from classic to fantastic. Staying “on trend” is tough. We know. There will always be new taste-bud tempting flavors, new delectable textures, and new eye-catching application appearances. But there’s something to be said for the fruit and nut classics we’ve all loved for generations. […]

An iced coffee and a green smoothie in to-go cups
December 1, 2015

2016 Trends in Specialty Coffee

Specialty coffee is good business these days. The high end coffee scene, characterized by an emphasis on quality, provenance, and flavor—as well as innovative preparation methods and steep prices—has reached an unprecedented level of prominence in the American marketplace. New shops are constantly arriving on the scene, new brewing devices […]