Crisp cool air, crunchy leaves, and spiced aromas are filling the air around us. Autumn is in full swing, which means PSLs are back, sweaters are front and center in our closets, and boots are ready for wearing. Much like the leaves changing colors, our palettes evolve as well, allowing us to explore new foods, new ingredients and new experiences. Let’s not forget the desserts! It’s the time of year when fall desserts are the star of the show, and your taste buds can delight in the variety of rich after-dinner sweets. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite fall […]
World Central Kitchen: Supporting Ukraine
On behalf of the entire Sweet Street family, we have made a donation to World Central Kitchen (WCK) directly supporting their humanitarian work in Ukraine. Since the war began, WCK has served over 37 million meals at over 3,000 distribution sites across 8 countries. Our contribution allows WCK to provide 10,000 meals to refugee families and those who remain in Ukraine. “Like most of us, since the beginning of this war I thought “What can we do to help?”. Then, Brice Holland, R&D Strategy Manager, suggested supporting the efforts of WCK. We began researching, to see how they utilize donation […]
Presentation Matters: Your Guide to Dessert Plating.
As we indulge in a delicious plate, our senses are heightened with aroma and visual appeal, before our very first bite. The presentation matters, so make it impressive. Artistic plating, when done right, makes a promise to the consumer: You’re going to enjoy this. Why it counts: Food presentation is essential to the success of any dish. The way the food appears on the plate is what tempts the eye and makes the guest crave discovering its flavor. It’s a feeling that resonates with us. Plating food is like preparing for a first date, you want to make a good […]
Takeout Solutions: Individually Wrapped Loaf Cakes
This past year has proven quite the challenge in adapting to our consumer needs. Our baked goods have always managed to bring richness and delight to menus across the country, but we’ve found there’s a more immediate need for solutions that are safe, easy to execute AND readily available. Our prepackaged desserts and food service to-go packaging resources have provided solutions. We’re here to announce our extension of individually wrapped Pullmans. Consumers Demand Safety Today’s climate has increased consumer food needs for safe packaging and labor-cutting products. Consumers have been screaming for versatile products that can be enjoyed on the […]
5 Food Trends Here to Stay in 2021
In many ways, the trends of 2021 will pick up where 2020 food trends were expected to go before they were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the emerging food trends predicted for last year went into a kind of hibernation, that’s a good starting point for what we’ll see this year. That said, 2021 still has its own trend identity, one that is shifting in the second half of the year. Right now, consumers are looking to improve their health, and get back on track. As more people are vaccinated, and feeling safer to venture out, we are seeing […]
Ghost Kitchens Scare Up Big Business
Even before the pandemic hit, ghost kitchens were popping up around the country and were shifting the dining experience as we know it. Due to pandemic guidelines, restaurants have turned into ghost kitchens nearly overnight. How are they impacting the industry and will they last even after COVID-19? What are Ghost Kitchens? Simply, ghost kitchens, also known as virtual kitchens, are bare-boned restaurants without a storefront. Stripped of traditional dining spaces, they serve as large functional kitchens to prepare food for delivery. Various restaurants can operate out of the same space. For example, around this time last year, DoorDash launched […]
Sweet Street Receives Coveted Industry FABI Award
READING, PA (May 19, 2020) — Sweet Street, the nation’s leading manufacturer of gourmet desserts, announced today its recognition for its Zoe’s Crush Manifesto® Cookie as a 2020 Food and Beverage (FABI) Award recipient. Each year at the National Restaurant Association Show, the FABI Awards highlight products that are breaking new ground in taste, creativity, packaging and profit potential within the foodservice industry. “Zoe’s Crush Manifesto Cookie is sweet with a subtle hint of savory and helps operators deliver an on-trend and flavorful option their customers can feel good about enjoying. We are honored this delicious product has been recognized […]
29 Unique and Exciting Products Honored with 2020 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards
Chicago (May 15, 2020) – The National Restaurant Association Show today announced the recipients of the 2020 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards, recognizing food and beverage products that are breaking new ground in taste, creativity, packaging, and profit potential. These industry-altering products will shape the future of food and beverage with flavorful and marketable items designed to delight diners and drive sales for years to come. “Each year, we are eager to see the new flavors, product creativity, and innovation highlighted by the FABI Awards and this year’s recipients, once again, live up to expectations,” said Tom Cindric, president of […]
Gluten-Free: Its Importance on the Menu
Many of our favorite social situations revolve around food. This can make it difficult to socialize if you’re restricted by a gluten-free diet. Sadly, studies have found that roughly 21% of people with celiac disease avoid social events so that they can stick to their gluten-free diet. What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. It’s responsible for the elastic texture of dough, acting as a glue to hold food together and maintain their shape. Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease in which eating gluten proteins prompts the immune system […]
Chocolate & Why we just can’t get enough!
Today we celebrate a sacred day in our Sweet Street community. That day is National Chocolate Day. Our friend, sweet, glorious and rich chocolate. Here’s a little history of this craveable ingredient, found in many of our desserts, and why we just can’t get enough of it. Brief History Chocolate, as you may well know, comes from the cocoa bean, which have been growing on trees in South and Central America for over 100 million years. Cocoa trees started growing in the lower slopes of the Andes Mountains. They live in hot and rainy areas close to the Equator. The cocoa beans […]
12 Fun Facts About Your Taste Buds
Buzzfeed: We owe a lot to these little guys. They’re the reason we find Sweet Street products so tasty! https://www.buzzfeed.com/pepsi/fun-facts-about-your-taste-buds 1. You can’t see your taste buds. Contrary to popular belief, those bumps on your tongue are not your taste buds. Those are called papillae, and they contain numerous taste buds within and around them. 2. Taste buds aren’t just on your tongue. They’re on the roof of your mouth, your throat, and even your esophagus! 3. That thing they taught you in school was wrong. Remember that map of the tongue that showed which sections of the tongue were responsible for […]
Why umami is a vital flavor for food
Umami is the mysteriously addictive fifth primary taste we all crave unknowingly. The complex food component has created a hunger in consumers that needs to be satisfied. Luckily, Sweet Street is at the forefront of this emerging trend, that’s about to blow up. Zoe’s Crush is a perfect mix of sweet, savory and umami. This deeply satisfying, gluten free, deliciously packed cookie blends almonds, toffee, toasted sesame, candied ginger, Peruvian chocolate and a delicate hint of miso, that’s where umami plays. What is Umami and why is it vital for food? It seems as though consumers are just recognizing the name of […]
