Over the past few years on this blog, we’ve often delved into the many wonderful attributes of chocolate (taking a fork, a spoon and even a straw with us along the way). It’s easy to justify all the attention. Chocolate remains the top dessert flavor1—and just the mere mention of the word takes most people […]
Celebrate Fall Flavors like No One Else
Sometimes a flavor trend proves to be more than just a trend—meaning, it takes its place as an established favorite within the food landscape. One could definitely make this argument about the popularity of pumpkin, especially in the fall and winter seasons. The proliferation of pumpkin flavors has skyrocketed in recent years, from lattes and […]
THREE SHINING EXAMPLES OF BERKS’ ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
By PAMELA J. SHUPP, August 22, 2016 LVB.com East Penn Manufacturing in Lyon Station is the largest single-site, lead-acid battery manufacturing facility in the world. Berks County is proud to be home to many leading companies on Lehigh Valley Business’ Top 100 list of privately held companies. From concept to execution, East Penn Manufacturing, Penske […]
Skip the forks and spoons—serve these desserts with a straw.
Keeping your dessert menu innovative and fresh sometimes calls for a little outside-the-box thinking. Or maybe a better way to put it is: a little inside-the-glass thinking. Yes, it’s time to consider all the luscious possibilities of drinkable desserts. The most classic of all drinkable desserts is, of course, the milkshake. And while it’s not […]
COMMITMENT TO CLEAN INGREDIENTS REINVENTS AMERICAN COOKIE CULTURE
June 6, 2016 Reading, PA Sweet Street is known worldwide as the leading innovator in the dessert industry, baking for restaurants and cafés in over 60 countries, on every continent. Rooted in Sandy Solmon’s, Founder and CEO of Sweet Street Desserts, longstanding personal commitment to eating naturally, the Company has once again reinvented itself with […]
Desserts with fruits: one more reason to love summer.
It only makes sense that desserts with fruits are most popular during the summertime. For starters, favorite dessert fruits such as lemons and berries are at their peak of freshness in the favorable warm weather. What’s more, their zest and tanginess add a refreshingly light flavor profile that perfectly complements the season. So what’s the […]
Snacking, the new dessert sales hot spot.
The old adage of three square meals a day is in need of a major refresh. Today, snack occasions are almost as prevalent as meal occasions (49% vs. 51%).1 And a whopping 83% of consumers report snacking on a daily basis.2 Many factors have contributed to the growing popularity snacking: on-the-go lifestyles, more people living […]
Dessert company founder still delights in role as innovator
By MELINDA RIZZO, April 4, 2016 LVB.com What began in 1979 as a cottage business operating in a two-car garage has grown to become a globally recognized brand in desserts. The impressive success story makes Sandy Solmon – founder, president and CEO of Sweet Street Desserts Inc. – one of the most influential business people […]
Ingredient Integrity Manifesto Leads to a New Brand.
Sweet Street’s work to bake cleaner, more wholesome desserts began over 10 years ago, when we started noticing hidden preservatives and additives in many of our ingredients. The balance had shifted in our food supply, and the focus was now on supply chain convenience—with ingredient quality and integrity getting squeezed out. Given the path the […]
How milk from Berks County farms travels around the world
Wednesday February 10, 2016 12:01 AM- Reading Eagle By Jamie Klein, Reading, PA Sherrie Krick slowly made her way through the milking barn on a foggy February night, softly prodding some of the 40 Holsteins in front of her, which was enough to encourage them into their milking slots. Once the animals settled, Sherrie, her […]
Desserts with Berries! Bursting with Possibilities!
Just how popular are berries in American households? Well, consider the fact that they’ve now surpassed both apples and bananas in grocery sales as reported by the Global Berry Congress 2015. The growing consumer demand for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and other “soft fruits” creates a huge opportunity for restaurant operators as well. Not surprisingly, desserts […]
Children’s author delights students with stories and songs
Reading, PA. The laughs, cheers, stomps and claps reverberated throughout the gym at Glenside Elementary School. There, Joe Consiglio sang his unique songs and told stories about sharks, dogs and an “evil, sinister and wicked” ice cream truck driver who just wouldn’t stop for kids on Sweet Street. Consiglio, a children’s author, musician and ninth-grade […]
