John Unrein

From January 24-25, 2025, pastry making professions will be honored during the 19th edition of the Pastry World Cup at Euroexpo in Lyon, France. During the Grand Final, 60 sugar, chocolate and ice experts, divided into 20 teams from the four continental selections will try to reach the podium’s highest step, and become Pastry World Champions.

The Melting Pot, North America’s premier fondue restaurant, is excited to introduce its latest offering: a range of chocolate fondue kits that make indulgence accessible from the comfort of home.

Duck Donuts is showing appreciation to all veterans and active military members with a free medium hot coffee or cold brew on Veterans Day. The free coffee offer is available at any Duck Donuts location on Monday, Nov. 11, to service members with valid military ID or Veteran ID Card (VIC), no purchase necessary, in-shop only.

ADM has unveiled its new interactive insights tool that examines how 13,900 people in 15 countries across four regions are navigating their sugar reduction journeys. The research shows that on average, 83% of consumers are limiting or avoiding sugars in their diets; however, the products of particular concern vary widely.

People are looking for high-quality, indulgent options that offer something special. Consumers demand new, unique and high-quality. Specialty croissants and pastries like kouign amann deliver that rich, buttery experience that feels familiar, yet unique and elevated, “which is why we think they are catching on,” said Malachi Van Wyhe, chief marketing officer/sales manager for Dutchland Foods, Lester, Iowa.

Retailers are connecting with celebrities to elevate their profile and enhance their brand experience like never before.

Ragged Coast Chocolates, a Maine-based producer of award-winning chocolates and artisanal baking mixes, has announced the launch of Ragged Coast Dessert Sauces. Handmade in small batches with local ingredients, Ragged Coast Chocolates Dessert Sauces include Dark Chocolate Hot Fudge, Salted Honey Caramel, and Rye Whiskey Caramel.

ADM has released its 2025 Flavor and Color Trends Report that will affect food and beverage innovations in 2025. ADM’s findings look at four trend spaces affecting consumers’ choices, including opportunities for consumers to have unique sensorial experiences that seek contradictory desires for nostalgia and future innovations, a focus on wellness, affordability and personalization, according to the company.

Expand your menu with autumn-themed cakes and cupcakes, featuring spices, nuts, and fruits. Spice cakes, carrot cakes, or apple cinnamon cupcakes can become instant hits. BakeMark has all the cake mixes you need to bring a wide range of fall flavors to your bakery. Don’t forget to decorate cakes with festive icing or toppings to make them irresistible.

At Esquisito Bakery in Lawrenceville, Georgia, they focus on tres leches cakes – with a wide range of choices in flavors and sizes from the smallest 4-inch personal cakes to three-layer wedding and quiceañera cakes.