--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | SOUR PATCH KIDS description: SOUR PATCH KIDS | The snacking blog devoted to helping foodservice operators feed their snack sales success. Track the latest snack trends. Get insights and statistics to help improve customer service, inform menu innovation and encourage a higher check average. --- [![Click to visit the Mondelez International Away From Home website](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/mdla-afh-logo-horizontal.svg)](https://www.mondelezawayfromhome.com/) - [Trends](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/trends) - [Operations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/operations) - [Culinary](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/culinary) - Subscribe # SOUR PATCH KIDS [![Pumpkin Cake Tres Leches made with NILLA Cookie Pieces](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/pumpkin-cake.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/sweet-success-how-to-take-advantage-of-4-lto-dessert-trends) ## [Sweet Success: How to Take Advantage of 4 LTO Dessert Trends](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/sweet-success-how-to-take-advantage-of-4-lto-dessert-trends) September 23, 2025 Dessert isn’t just a cherry on top of a check average; with the right menu planning, it can be an especially sweet sales driver. In fact, as the most ... [![Dessert Beverages: The Sweet Spot for Menu Innovation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/strawberry-shake-meta.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pouring-on-profits-why-dessert-beverages-are-a-sweet-low-risk-way-to-boost-sales) ## [Pouring On Profits: Why Dessert Beverages Are a Sweet, Low-Risk Way to Boost Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pouring-on-profits-why-dessert-beverages-are-a-sweet-low-risk-way-to-boost-sales) September 23, 2026 Discover how dessert beverages help operators drive check averages, attract more customers and test new flavors with minimal back-of-house work. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/desserts-sandwich-ops-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-whole-pie-top-dessert-brands-turn-pizza-night-into-a-higher-check-repeat-occasion) ## [The Whole Pie: Top Dessert Brands Turn Pizza Night Into a Higher-Check, Repeat Occasion](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-whole-pie-top-dessert-brands-turn-pizza-night-into-a-higher-check-repeat-occasion) June 24, 2026 Branded desserts like OREO help drive sweet add-on sales and repeat visits. See how pizza operators are using LTOs to win with families and groups. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/sweet-spot-nostolgia-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/embracing-the-sweet-spot-how-nostalgia-is-reshaping-food-beverage-trends) ## [Embracing the Sweet Spot: How Nostalgia Is Reshaping Food & Beverage Trends](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/embracing-the-sweet-spot-how-nostalgia-is-reshaping-food-beverage-trends) October 17, 2025 See how classic comfort foods and playful beverages are redefining menus across foodservice with a hint of nostalgia. [![CHIPS AHOY! Milkshake in glass with metal shaker.](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/218351_1387.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/keep-cool-the-scoop-on-meeting-hot-demand-for-summer-specials) ## [Keep Cool: The Scoop on Meeting Hot Demand for Summer Specials](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/keep-cool-the-scoop-on-meeting-hot-demand-for-summer-specials) May 19, 2025 [![Featured image for article: How to Make Fall a Stellar Dessert Season](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/11270-003-Mondelez-Independent-Op-Strategy-Activation_Pumpkin-Walnut-Chocolate-Muffin-made-with-OREO-Cookie-Pieces.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-to-make-fall-a-stellar-dessert-season-2024) ## [How to Make Fall a Stellar Dessert Season](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-to-make-fall-a-stellar-dessert-season-2024) August 29, 2024 ### [2026 Away-From-Home Industry Trends Guide Make 2026 the year your customers always leave room for dessert.](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/dessert-trends-defining-2026) [Access Guide Now](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/dessert-trends-defining-2026) ## Popular in SOUR PATCH KIDS ## Join our email list! Get the latest news, trends and insights from Mondelēz Foodservice. ## More in SOUR PATCH KIDS [![Dessert Beverages: The Sweet Spot for Menu Innovation](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/strawberry-shake-meta.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pouring-on-profits-why-dessert-beverages-are-a-sweet-low-risk-way-to-boost-sales) ## [Pouring On Profits: Why Dessert Beverages Are a Sweet, Low-Risk Way to Boost Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/pouring-on-profits-why-dessert-beverages-are-a-sweet-low-risk-way-to-boost-sales) September 23, 2026 Discover how dessert beverages help operators drive check averages, attract more customers and test new flavors with minimal back-of-house work. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/desserts-sandwich-ops-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-whole-pie-top-dessert-brands-turn-pizza-night-into-a-higher-check-repeat-occasion) ## [The Whole Pie: Top Dessert Brands Turn Pizza Night Into a Higher-Check, Repeat Occasion](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-whole-pie-top-dessert-brands-turn-pizza-night-into-a-higher-check-repeat-occasion) June 24, 2026 Branded desserts like OREO help drive sweet add-on sales and repeat visits. See how pizza operators are using LTOs to win with families and groups. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/sweet-spot-nostolgia-featured.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/embracing-the-sweet-spot-how-nostalgia-is-reshaping-food-beverage-trends) ## [Embracing the Sweet Spot: How Nostalgia Is Reshaping Food & Beverage Trends](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/embracing-the-sweet-spot-how-nostalgia-is-reshaping-food-beverage-trends) October 17, 2025 See how classic comfort foods and playful beverages are redefining menus across foodservice with a hint of nostalgia. [![Pumpkin Cake Tres Leches made with NILLA Cookie Pieces](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/pumpkin-cake.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/sweet-success-how-to-take-advantage-of-4-lto-dessert-trends) ## [Sweet Success: How to Take Advantage of 4 LTO Dessert Trends](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/sweet-success-how-to-take-advantage-of-4-lto-dessert-trends) September 23, 2025 Gain sweet insights into four dessert LTO trends and craft winning dessert LTOs with tasty tips from Mondelēz Foodservice chefs. [![CHIPS AHOY! Milkshake in glass with metal shaker.](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/218351_1387.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/keep-cool-the-scoop-on-meeting-hot-demand-for-summer-specials) ## [Keep Cool: The Scoop on Meeting Hot Demand for Summer Specials](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/keep-cool-the-scoop-on-meeting-hot-demand-for-summer-specials) May 19, 2025 Discover summer dessert trends and recipes with OREO, CHIPS AHOY! and SOUR PATCH KIDS ingredients to help foodservice operators scoop up sweet sales. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/11270-003-Mondelez-Independent-Op-Strategy-Activation_Pumpkin-Walnut-Chocolate-Muffin-made-with-OREO-Cookie-Pieces.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-to-make-fall-a-stellar-dessert-season-2024) ## [How to Make Fall a Stellar Dessert Season](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-to-make-fall-a-stellar-dessert-season-2024) August 29, 2024 From traditional flavors to fresh takes on pies and other classic items, incorporating specific elements will make fall desserts can’t-miss menu items. 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[![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/June%20Bonus%20Blog_320309_1387.jpeg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/taking-the-cake-trending-flavors-that-will-boost-dessert-sales) ## [Taking the Cake: Trending Flavors That Will Boost Dessert Sales](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/taking-the-cake-trending-flavors-that-will-boost-dessert-sales) June 24, 2021 Tapping into trending tastes and ingredients can help you offer buzzworthy desserts, which will make your menu stand out from the competition. [![2 (1).jpg](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/2%20(1).jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/spotlight-interview-4-glenn-garcia-dessert-ingredient-marketing-change-your-menu-with-innovative-applications) ## [Spotlight Interview #5: Glenn Garcia, Business manager, Dessert Ingredient Marketing: Change Your Menu with Innovative Applications](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/spotlight-interview-4-glenn-garcia-dessert-ingredient-marketing-change-your-menu-with-innovative-applications) September 18, 2017 Gain valuable insight into the latest dessert trends from a foodservice expert and learn how dessert menu innovation can help drive a higher check average. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/kryvaixouzs-lucas-alexander.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/who-chew-gummy-snack-trends-feed-big-business) ## [Who Chew? 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