Celebrate Summer with Seasonal Flavors, Holiday Desserts, and Business Strategies
Dawn’s Monthly Profitability Playbook Shares Inspiration and Info for Bakeries to Stay Ahead
Dawn Foods is here for bakeries that want to focus on patriotic party favorites and summer flavors. We are also sharing ideas on how to create a flexible assortment that makes the most of your inventory to help drive sales amid supply chain instability.
July is National Blueberry Month
Blueberries are at their peak of flavor in the summer, and July is the month that puts this nutritional powerhouse in the spotlight. Celebrate National Blueberry Month by including recipes in your case that feature multiple ways to enjoy blueberries. The excellent news for bakeries is that this beloved berry works in everything from bagels and muffins to tarts, cakes, and donuts. To make it easy for bakers to put blueberries front and center, Dawn Foods offers a range of blueberry fillings, blueberry donut mix, and other items like fruit bits to seamlessly work this summer flavor into your assortment. Here are a few of them:
- Dawn Exceptional® Majestic Blueberry Flavored Cake Donut Mix (6874)
- Dawn Chopped Fruit Blueberry Filling (02405399)
- Dawn Exceptional® Whole Fruit Blueberry Filling (02405117)
- Dawn Blueberry Fruit Bits (00015743)
Want more inspiration? Here’s a list of our favorite blueberry-inspired recipes:
It's America's Birthday, and Everyone is Invited
The Fourth of July marks the height of summer. With cookouts, fireworks, and parties happening nationwide, it’s an ideal time to help customers think about the desserts that will take July Fourth celebrations from good to great. Perfect for grab-and-go desserts, this holiday can go beyond red, white, and blue to incorporate single-serve options that adults and kids alike can enjoy while socializing and celebrating. Think cupcakes, cake pops, brownies, and donuts. It’s also the season to encourage your decorators to get creative with Americana-themed decorations like stars, stripes, flags, and fireworks.
We’ve rounded up easy-to-enjoy recipes to show off your red, white, and blue spirit: