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With its innovative and engaging curriculum, the new
programming from Rich's Academy is set to become the go-to
resource for anyone in the food industry, particularly in-store
operators looking to take their technical and leadership skills to the
next level.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Keera Brooks, CEO and owner of Wholesale Sugar Flowers, a
certified women-owned business (WBENC), has made it her mission
to hire, partner with and empower women in the baking industry.
On International Women's Day on March 8, Brooks announced
the appointment of Stephanie Scher as chief marketing officer of
Wholesale Sugar Flowers.
With more than 25 years of experience in design for food, events,
hospitality, prop and interior styling, Scher leads marketing and
design strategy for Wholesale Sugar Flowers and is working
alongside Brooks to provide a fresh perspective and drive growth
for the company.
In addition to hiring and promoting women within the company,
Brooks purposely contracts with other women-owned
businesses and strives to empower females
across the industry.
Brooks
" The products we sell help women
solidify their business sustainability
and long-term success, " Brooks
explains. " The confidence these
women gain from advancing
their individual businesses
spreads within their families and
communities, allowing others to
dream bigger for themselves. This
is really my 'why' and what drives me
every day. "
Wholesale Sugar Flowers is proud to
showcase the work of several female clients:
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SPRING CAKES
Che Clari, Specialty Cake Designer, The Breakers, Palm
Beach, Fla. Graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
with over eight years of experience as a pastry chef and cake
decorator.
Chef Darcy Lynn, Owner, Cakes by Darcy, Atlanta. Awardwinning
cake designer with over 30 years in the industry, Lynn
creates edible works of art for celebrity clients.
Chef Tasha Taylor, Owner, Sugarhi Sweet Eats N Treats,
Atlanta. Hobby baker turned pro recognized locally, nationally and
internationally after appearing on the Food Network.
These clients, among thousands of other professional bakers,
entrepreneurs and at-home hobbyists, use Wholesale Sugar Flowers
to save time and money, while elevating their creations.
" I often think of Wholesale Sugar Flowers as my 'secret
ingredient' - they have actually been a lifesaver when I'm tasked
with making four nine-tiered wedding cakes that require 300 unique,
beautiful sugar flowers, " says Che Clari, specialty cake designer,
The Breakers. " Not only are they well-crafted, they are truly
beautiful and suitable for a variety of occasions. "
All Wholesale Sugar Flowers products are nut and gluten-free and
non-GMO. The products are shelf-stable and ship internationally,
making stunning celebrations accessible to everyone.
FLAVOR TRENDS
Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, is predicting that flavors
inspired by legacy recipes, across generations of tradition globally,
will drive food and beverage innovation in 2023. These insights
are contained in the company's annual Taste and Nutrition Charts,
providing an in-depth analysis of flavors, ingredients and nutrition
trends shaping innovation in the coming year.
Taste remains the top driver when it comes to food and beverage
choices and in the coming year consumers will be motivated
by simplicity, sustainability and meeting their nutrition goals.
Nonetheless, there will be a rise in unconventional flavor pairings
and trends driven by lost traditions, simplicity and comfort.
WHOLESALE SUGAR FLOWERS, KERRY, JJ BAKES & CO.
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