As Easter approaches, chocolate lovers have a reason to celebrate beyond the traditional holiday festivities. Chocolove, the renowned Boulder, Colorado-based confectionery brand, has announced the limited-time return of their highly anticipated filled chocolate Easter eggs. These seasonal treats combine premium Belgian chocolate with luscious fillings, offering a sophisticated alternative to standard Easter candy. The limited […]
Tag: 2025 Food Industry
GRUBBY Unveils Exclusive B Corp Recipe Range
GRUBBY has joined forces with fellow B Corp certified brands Oatly, THIS, ManiLife, and Belazu to launch an innovative plant-based recipe range exclusively for B Corp Month this March. The collaboration will introduce two new delicious plant-based dishes each week throughout the month, showcasing the creative potential when ethical businesses combine their expertise. GRUBBY, which […]
Krispy Kreme’s New Chocomania Doughnuts Unveiled
Krispy Kreme has launched its limited-time Chocomania collection, bringing together the iconic doughnut brand with HERSHEY’S chocolate for an indulgent collaboration. The collection features three brand-new creations and one returning favorite, available from March 19 through April 6, 2025. Chocolate enthusiasts can indulge in the HERSHEY’S Chocolate Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnut, HERSHEY’S Chocolate Buttercreme Doughnut, […]
SNICKERS Eggs: New Easter Candy Sensation
Easter candy enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate in 2025 as SNICKERS introduces its egg-shaped seasonal offering with a delectable new recipe. These SNICKERS Eggs feature an enhanced formula with increased amounts of caramel, peanuts, and nougat all wrapped in a milk chocolate egg-shaped coating. Available in Single (1.1 oz), Share (2.2 oz), and Six […]
# Jolly Rancher Launches Freeze-Dried Candy Revolution
Candy enthusiasts nationwide are buzzing about Hershey’s latest innovation as Jolly Rancher leaps into the freeze-dried candy market with their new product line launched nationwide in February 2024. Available in 3.1 oz bags featuring Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, and Watermelon flavors, these transformed treats are part of a rapidly expanding market currently valued at $1.36 […]
Target Cheesecake Recall Due to Undeclared Pecans
Target has issued a critical recall for their Favorite Day Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake due to undeclared pecan allergens. The specific affected products, packaged in 6oz/2ct containers with lot code 25028A1 000039133, were distributed across California, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas between February 14 and March 7, 2025. This recall highlights the serious dangers […]
Sammontana Expands into North American Bakery Market
Italian frozen dessert powerhouse Sammontana Italia has officially stepped into the North American bakery market with its acquisition of La Rocca Creative Cakes, announced on March 20, 2025. This strategic move marks Sammontana’s first major expansion outside Italy, positioning the gelato giant to leverage La Rocca’s strong presence in Canada, where it generates C$70 million […]
Deep Dive Mixology Masters Cup 2025 Preview
The Deep Dive Mixology Masters Cup 2025 is poised to be the premier cocktail competition of the year, bringing together top bartending talent at Lumina Resort in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on June the 1st. Professional mixologists will compete for a $5,000 grand prize through three intense rounds, showcasing their creativity and technical skills while […]
Bake Me House Redefines Hendersonville’s Bakery Scene
Hendersonville’s culinary scene has received a delightful addition with the opening of Bake Me House, a new Asian-style bakery at 527 N. Church St. that launched on March 13, 2025. Owned by the talented duo Phyu Kyi and Tun Oo, this unique establishment brings an exciting fusion of Asian and European baking traditions to North […]
Challenges and Opportunities for Bakeries in 2025
The bakery industry faces unprecedented challenges in 2025, with dramatic increases in raw material costs forcing businesses to rethink their operations. Industry reports show cocoa prices have surged by 15%, while labor costs and energy prices have risen by 10% and 12% respectively compared to 2024. This financial pressure occurs alongside a critical shortage of […]
