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Here’s What You Need to Know About the FDA’s Ban on Red Dye No. 3: What It Means for the Food Industry. On Jan. 15, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the Red dye No. 3 from the country’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was banned in cosmetics due to potential cancer…

Discover How Pantone’s Color of the Year influences the Food Industry. Pantone’s Color of the Year often sets the tone for design and consumer trends across various industries, and 2025 is no exception with the introduction of Mocha Mousse. This rich, warm brown hue, reminiscent of chocolate and coffee, is not just a visual trend but also…

Discover the 2024’s Best Christmas Desserts: Top USA Holiday Treats!While peppermint and gingerbread dominate the menus of restaurants and coffee shops this Christmas, this article is your ultimate guide to the most delightful holiday pastries and desserts! We’ll uncover innovative twists on classic treats and highlight the latest trends in Christmas baking. At PastryStar, we…

Top-quality bakery ingredients made from scratch? Absolutely!Our new line of savory fillings is exploding with real flavor. These fillings are completely freeze-thaw, bake stable and are designed to work beautifully inside of pies, danishes, and other pastries. Discover how these Savory Fillings will save you time and labor in your production process! From pastries and…

Discover the 2024’s Top Fall Desserts: Autumn’s Sweetest Creations.While pumpkin and cinnamon seem to be everywhere – gracing the menus of every coffee shop and Starbucks… why not break away from the ordinary this fall? Embrace innovation and creativity by exploring beyond the typical fall flavors with PastryStar’s premium products. As the autumn season unfolds,…

Fruit fillings are the soul of your dessert, infusing every bite with flavor and depth that lingers long after the last crumb.

In recent years, the price of cocoa has skyrocketed, triggering a series of reactions across global markets and the chocolate industry. This dramatic increase, far from being merely economic, presents significant challenges to the economic stability of cocoa-producing nations, agri-food industries, manufacturers, and the enjoyment of chocolate consumers worldwide. To grasp this phenomenon and understand…

Discover the Food Industry Insights from the IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo – Chicago 2024. Consumer Trends Today, consumers are driving significant shifts in the food industry towards more sustainable and ethical practices. From the sourcing of ingredients to the labeling of products, there is a growing demand for transparency and accountability. This trend…

State of the Bakery Industry, 2024. Overcoming Bakery Sales Challenges In recent years, consumer habits have shifted significantly with an increase in online shopping. Retail stores now offer a wide range of products, from A to Z, to meet all household needs under one roof, exemplified by giants like Walmart and Amazon. Similarly, the rise…

Download our New Catalog today! Today, we invite you to explore our Product Catalog and discover how PastryStar will take your products to the next Level! What to find in this Catalog? 200+ bakery and pastry ingredients, designed by chefs, made in the USA. We make things easier for you, without compromising on taste and…