The Hershey Company has announced Stacy Taffet as its new Chief Growth Officer, effective April 14, 2025. Taffet brings impressive credentials from PepsiCo, where she served as Senior Vice President of Beverage Portfolio Strategy and Marketing, managing multibillion-dollar brands. In her new role at Hershey, she will drive growth strategies across the company’s expanding snacks […]
Tag: 2025 Dessert Trends
Hungary Caps Food Profit Margins Amid Inflation Crisis
Hungary has taken a bold step to combat rising food costs by implementing a 10% profit margin cap on essential food items. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced this measure on March 11, 2025, effectively limiting what retailers can earn on 30 basic food products from mid-March through May 31, 2025. The government intervention follows failed […]
Craveworthy Acquires Artisanal Brand Kinnamōns
Craveworthy Brands has made a significant move in the dessert industry with its acquisition of Kinnamōns, an artisanal cinnamon roll concept founded by restaurateur Micah Camden in 2022. The acquisition, finalized on March 11, 2025, brings the Portland-based bakery brand into Craveworthy’s growing portfolio of franchise concepts. Kinnamōns has gained attention not only for its […]
Shelby’s New Wine and Dessert Haven
Shelby’s food and drink scene just got a whole lot more exciting with the arrival of STEM Wine & Desserts, which opened its doors on March 8, 2025. This first-of-its-kind establishment at 222 W Warren St brings together fine wines and gourmet desserts under one roof, filling a distinct niche in the Shelby culinary landscape. […]
Halfday’s Prebiotic Iced Tea Boosts Gut Health
Halfday’s Half & Half Iced Tea and Lemonade offers a refreshing twist on the classic Arnold Palmer by infusing it with gut-health benefits through their proprietary prebiotic blend. This innovative beverage packs 6g of prebiotic fiber into each 12 fl oz can while keeping sugar content to just 5g and calories to a mere 40. […]
Sweet Pi Day Deals You Can’t Miss
Pi Day 2025 is set to be a celebration filled with incredible food deals across America’s favorite restaurant chains. Marked annually on March 14 (3/14), this mathematical holiday has evolved into a food lover’s paradise with $3.14 specials on everything from pizzas to desserts. Food establishments nationwide are embracing the mathematical constant pi with creative […]
Agroecology Boosts Biodiversity and Crop Yields
Agroecology represents a groundbreaking approach to farming that applies ecological principles to agricultural systems while supporting both biodiversity and crop production. Studies demonstrate that incorporating just 10% semi-natural habitats into farmland can significantly benefit both wildlife conservation and sustainable food production. This innovative farming method harnesses natural pest control mechanisms and ecosystem services to reduce […]
APAC Food Trends Embrace Health and Sustainability
The Asia-Pacific food landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with health and sustainability emerging as primary drivers of innovation. Across the region, traditional staple foods are being reformulated to meet growing consumer demands for nutritious options that don’t compromise on flavor or cultural significance. This shift reflects a broader awareness of health concerns and environmental […]
FDA Moves to Strengthen Food Safety Rules
On March 10, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the FDA to eliminate the longstanding “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) rule, marking a significant shift in U.S. food safety regulation. The directive aims to close a loophole that has allowed companies to introduce ingredients into the food supply without formal […]
Celebrate Spring with Cakes by Happy Eatery
As spring blooms across Northern Virginia, Cakes by Happy Eatery transforms into a seasonal dessert haven with their anticipated Spring Dessert Bash. Family-owned since 1984, this Manassas bakery continues its tradition of crafting exceptional custom cakes and innovative pastries under the guidance of sisters Victoria and Emily Wu. Their remarkable creations, which include everything from […]