April 16, 2018

Creating Trendworthy Foods

In recent years, food designed to become a trend online has become a recognized category in the food industry. Products like the cronut, the rainbow bagel, or the Unicorn Frappuccino attract intense social media attention, particularly on highly visual platforms like Instagram, due to their outrageous appearance and eye-catching combination […]

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December 11, 2017

Sweet + Tart Confectionery Concepts

Sour flavors have grown popular in recent years, in both sweet and savory foods. Consumers are seeking out sour beers, devouring pickles and other fermented vegetables, and rediscovering sour candy. Kombucha, shrubs, and unsweetened yogurt are all popular among younger consumers. Sourness has become popular in conjunction with increased attention […]

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. […]