These trends are based on in house information of increased numbers of samples requested and products order for bakery applications. Northeast Coffee/Cappuccino, Donut, Vanilla Bean, Beer/Stout, Banana, Cream Cheese, Maple Southeast Key Lime, Bourbon, Bread Pudding, Blackberry, Rum & Cola, Coconut, Banana’s Foster Midwest Black Raspberry, German Chocolate, Irish … [Read more...] about Popular Bakery Trends by Region 2013
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Ice Cream – It’s not just for adults!
One of my favorite parts of my job here at Weber is when I get to do market research. We work with many different industries, but the ice cream/dairy industry is by far my favorite. I get to sit and research flavor trends in ice cream and drool all over my keyboard thinking about how delicious some of the ice cream flavors sound. I imagine travelling to the west coast and … [Read more...] about Ice Cream – It’s not just for adults!
Frozen Dessert Flavor Ideas for Summer
Summertime is the best time for ice cream. Help everyone cool off with light seasonal fruit favorites like peach, strawberry, blueberry, wild berry, etc. Sorbets are also a nice refreshing choice. A melon ball sorbet treat with small scoops of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon flavors makes a colorful summer treat. Tropical flavors like coconut, pineapple, lychee, mango, … [Read more...] about Frozen Dessert Flavor Ideas for Summer
NEIFT GOLF OUTING RESULTS
Congratulations to our own Jim LaBrosse and his team Jim Patacchiola from Ken's Foods and his son Scott Patacchiola, on winning the coveted last place award at this years NEIFT "Swinging in the Rain" golf outing. The group finished at 12 over par and a great time was had by all on a beautiful day. This annual event following the NEIFT Supplier's Night is fun day of Golf with … [Read more...] about NEIFT GOLF OUTING RESULTS
Spring Ice Cream Flavors for Upcoming Holidays
Ice cream can be a hard sell when everyone is so excited that they are finally thawing out (who wants frozen food when they can finally feel their toes again?!), but even with there is no reason to wait until summer to get ice cream. Here are a few fun flavors that match up perfectly to the season and upcoming holidays. Baseball Season: These flavors tie in perfectly to … [Read more...] about Spring Ice Cream Flavors for Upcoming Holidays