The Industry Sweet Tea
News, updates and the “real tea” from the food and baking industry. Discover a breakdown of current issues and headlines from the food industry.
Peeps Alternatives: Safer, Delicious Easter Decoration Ideas for Bakers
Are you a baker searching for creative ways to decorate your Easter treats? If so, you'll want to read this article! We discuss the health concerns surrounding Red Dye 3 in Peeps candies and offer safer alternatives for edible Easter decoration as well as several options that will add color and flavor to your desserts without relying on potentially harmful ingredients.
Ready for the Barbie Movie? Party Planning Ideas & Cake Design Inspo
Get ready for the release of the new Barbie movie with these party planning tips and cake design ideas that are perfect for industry pros. Learn how to tap into the Barbie craze to grow your business and stand out from the competition.
Girl Scout Cookie Shortage Sparks Opportunity for Local Bakeries
Girl Scout cookie shortage provides bakeries a unique opportunity to capitalize on the demand for a unique flavor profile. The Girl Scout’s new Raspberry Rally cookie is in such high demand that boxes are being sold on resale websites for up to five times the usual price. Bakery business owners can boost sales by taking advantage of the shortage while providing support to organization.
2021 Pantone Color of the Year is Ultimate Gray & Illuminating
The 2021 Pantone Color of the Year is a color combination for the first time in 5 years. The year 2020 has been the year every Zombie Apocalypse movie is made of, but it’s finally starting to feel like we are closing in on the happy ending that we’ve all desperately been waiting for.
2020 Cake Trends & Baking Industry Forecast
Two shining star trends emerged in 2019, the sprinkle drip cake and the fault line cake. As we look forward to 2020, thanks to a new African collaboration we should all expect chocolate prices to increase at the end of this year. Also, start prepping for more requests for vegan & gluten free items.
Cake News: Year of Living Coral
From the Year of the Unicorn to the Year of Living Coral...here's what to look out for in 2019! This week's Sugarverse updates include the release of the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year, the reiteration of the Ban on Edible Glitter, another friendly reminder about the dangers of eating raw cookie dough, and predictions for the cake trends of 2019.