Discover how a Dunkin' Donuts encounter with a doughnut-loving raccoon unveils valuable business lessons. From customer service to viral potential, this heartwarming story holds secrets to success. Read the full story to uncover the raccoon's impact!

A hungry black bear was involved in a cupcake heist at a bakery in Avon, Connecticut. Startling employees and leaving a trail of scattered desserts, the mischievous intruder indulged in a feast of 60 cupcakes before eventually making its getaway. Find out how the bakery staff handled the unexpected encounter. Click here to read the full article and witness the bear's sweet-toothed escapade!

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Whole Foods removed the 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cremes and Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Sandwich Cremes from their shelves due to potential allergens, milk and coconut, missing from the food label.

Pillsbury just launched Lucky Charm inspired cookies, and we’re totally here for it! This is not a drill sweet friends! Pillsbury just launched a limited edition, Luck Charms themed break and bake cookie dough, and we can't wait to try it.

An Augusta, GA baker is being sued by a former client after the client choked on a metal piece from the cake's decorations. How could this happen, and how can you prevent this issue in your baking and sweets business?

Facebook announced a new policy to restrict sales and limit content related to alcohol and tobacco products on both Instagram and Facebook. A spokeswoman from Facebook explained that “the new policy will prohibit all private sales, trades, transfers and gifting of alcohol and tobacco products on Facebook and Instagram.

Godiva has drawn inspiration from the Cake World and releases cupcake inspired chocolates for the Valentine's Day season. This collection features 4 cupcake inspired flavors brimming with indulgence and designed to invoke the powerful spirit of love in all its forms.

Krispy Kreme releases Valentine's Day conversation heart doughnuts on the heals of the Sweetheart candy shortage announcement. Just when we thought Valentine's Day was going to be a complete bust because of the missing sweetheart candies, Krispy Kreme comes to the rescue like a knight in shining armor!

A baker in Edmonds, Washington is in the hot seat for making a cookie that had the phrase “Build That Wall” on it. Since this topic is currently one of the most polarizing political issues in the U.S., it's no wonder why so many folks have weighed in on social media.

With the addition of Red Velvet Cake, Starbucks' Winter Menu may win the hearts of some sweet lovers, but others may find it odd that cream cheese is missing from the equation. Starbucks recently announced its new Winter Menu and thankfully it included an extra dessert.

DO NOT eat Sweethearts candy this season...if you can even find them! Candy Sweethearts will be pretty hard to come by this Valentine's season due to a gap in production. However, if you do find a bag this year, leave it on the shelf...likely EXPIRED or worse.

Duff Goldman star of Food Network's Ace of Cakes married his girlfriend of nearly three years at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles, California. However, the real question we're all asking is "what did the cake look like"? With three cakes and a dessert buffet, it was a celebration fit for Food Network royalty!

A Louisiana based company took to Facebook after their request to boost an ad was denied due to "excessive skin and nudity." In the South, king cakes are traditionally a ring of twisted cinnamon roll-style dough, topped with icing or sugar and can sometimes include flavored fillings.

As soon as news hit the Sweet Community about the bankruptcy of one of the nations most iconic cupcake shops, concern soon spread that this may mean the end of the gourmet cupcake trend. There's more to this story than meets the eye. From $6 million paydays to class action lawsuits, this bankruptcy is everything but a commentary on the gourmet cupcake trend.

These two NFL Players are enjoying a Sweet Retirement with the opening of their Gigi's Cupcakes Franchise. Former Tennessee Titans, Brian Orakpo & Michael Griffin along with fellow college classmate team up to open a Gigi's Cupcakes Franchise in Bee Cave, TX, a small town Northwest of Austin.