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Winter is coming, and so are customers’ cravings for a customary hot beverage. Their top choice might not be what you think. Market research firm Datassential, found that 81% of consumers love hot chocolate, while only 16.4% of US menus offer this chocolatey elixir. Give customers what they’re thirsty for while creating a fun seasonal environment — host a self-serve hot chocolate bar.

Customers are always looking for s’more ways to enjoy ooey, gooey, creamy, crunchy chocolatey goodness sooner. Be their one-stop-shop for family fun with AmuseMints Family S’mores Kits complete with everything they need to craft this old time favorite at home. Kit includes: marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate bars (everything but the campfire).

For a different spin on s’mores with s’more panache, suggest chocolate covered versions of classic s’mores ingredients. We recommend Nassau Candy’s own chocolate covered grahams in dark chocolate and chocolate covered grahams in milk chocolate. It’s s’more the merrier, so we would add Nassau Candy’s milk chocolate covered vanilla marshmallows and dark chocolate covered vanilla marshmallows to the assortment. Raise the bar with specialty chocolate bars packed with all the s’mores flavors. We love Chuao Oh My S’mores, AmuseMints

We all love holiday food traditions. Like a classic song or movie can benefit from a remix or a remake, so too can classic holiday food and candy! Attract customers of every generation by serving up classic holiday traditions with a fresh, modern spin.

Putting a new twist on longtime traditions makes you stand out as a source for cutting-edge trends – during the holidays and beyond. Give those die-hard holiday fans a new way to celebrate (a change in routine is always welcome), and win over new, younger fans too.

Join us as we don our confectionery DJ/Producer hats and remix some long-time holiday staples.

Skulls – here in the US, they’re not just for Halloween anymore. Enter Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. As reported by USA Today, this Mexican celebration is going mainstream, with those of non-Mexican descent joining in on the fun. In fact, several US cities like San Francisco, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, and Albuquerque host Day of the Dead parades and other festivities. Major retailers like Target, Party City, and Amazon have jumped on the Day of the Dead bandwagon, adding a selection of decorations and treats. Their motivation – tap into the holiday’s growing popularity, but also the growing buying power of the Hispanic population.

According to Nielsen, Hispanics represent 18 percent of the US population, and predict their buying power to grow from $1.4 trillion in 2016 to $1.8 trillion by 2021. This potential has retailers upping their offerings around Hispanic holidays and other events. With Day of the

It’s fall — the temps are dropping, we’re pulling on sweaters and wrapping scarves — bring on the pumpkin! Pumpkin spice continues to reign as the king of fall flavors, spurring large chains like Starbucks™ and Dunkin® to push the release of their coveted pumpkin-flavored beverages back to August — way before the start of fall (which is September 23rd, by the way). Packaged food manufacturers continue to jump on the flavor bandwagon, releasing new special edition fall products every year. The reason for this cult following of fall flavored anything? Scarcity aka Limited Time Offer (LTO) marketing. Scarcity marketing has proven to give sales a boost. Anyone who has ever witnessed a certain large chain store offer “designer” goods in limited quantities can attest to the long lines created during these events.

Scarcity marketing creates the perception that items out for a limited time are more precious and more valuable than an item available all year. Along with building buzz for

While the official “holidays” might not take place until December 25 – let’s face it. Once December 1 hits we want to get our party on!

And we’re always looking for ways to top last year’s fun. That’s why this year we’re making things extra special by adding December’s Food Holidays to our festivities.

Whether it’s a weekday party with coworkers or a weekend party with family and friends, there are fun foods to be celebrating all month long.