Breakfast option the Sausage Maple Biscuit is made with maple flavouring and topped with a sausage patty. American fast-food restaurant chain Hardee’s has launched a maple-flavoured lineup, featuring products such as the Maple Bacon Super Biscuit and the Sausage Maple Biscuit. For breakfast, the Sausage Maple Biscuit comprises an in-house baked biscuit with maple flavouring,… read more

The price increase comes after cocoa futures doubled in late 2024, putting pressure on food makers already paying more for the commodity. Chocolate boxes and truffles will cost more this Valentine’s Day as confection makers pass on higher cocoa prices to consumers already paying more for their favorite sweets. Cocoa futures have doubled since Oct…. read more

In flavor news, the coffee giant spotlights pistachio, hot honey and brown sugar to ring in the new year. Starbucks is welcoming the new year with a new espresso beverage. On Friday, the Cortado—a small-sized coffee classic that originated in Spain—joins the permanent menu for the first time. The traditional Cortado derives from the Spanish… read more

In a nation that’s enduring its own sour patch, the pickle dominated 2024. SHARPSBURG, Pa. (AP) — When did we know for sure? Was it April, when Nature Made introduced its pickle-flavored gummy vitamins? Was it November, when Petco’s “Pickle Mania” promotion offered 26 different pickle-themed toys for dogs and cats? Maybe it was the… read more

Insiders bet on the impact of Gen Z disruption and Gen X nostalgia, while umami and spicy flavors continue their reign. Food innovators predict that snacks, beverages, and main dishes will feature bold umami and spicy flavors in 2025. As consumers increasingly seek Asian-inspired and maximalist flavor profiles across various categories there will also be… read more

Producers such as Heineken, Giesen 0% wines and Free Spirits are promoting their alcohol-free beverages as more consumers moderate their drinking. Heinekin sees the future including more non-alcoholic products A leading beer brand is turning to data to address the hurdles ​​​​​​that are hindering wider acceptance of nonalcoholic drinks. Heineken discovered that while stigma still… read more

Does your beverage program offer everything your customers need? Coffee Trends! Beverage Programs! LTOs! It can be challenging to parse the headlines and buzzwords based on what operators truly need to remain competitive. What solution is going to be the key to unlocking operational efficiency, while still allowing your restaurant to provide what customers are… read more

Using AI to analyze social media, recipes, menus and shopping patterns, Tastewise predicts consumers will be looking for bold flavors like Hawaij and black lime. As consumers increasingly prioritize healthy food choices that don’t strain their finances, premium yet affordable products and meals made at home with robust flavors and taste profiles will drive trends… read more