Canadians Are Blurring The Concept Of Dessert

A survey by Technomic finds that Canadians are expanding their ideas about what constitutes dessert. Cake and cookies are the classics, but added to the list now are such nontraditional desserts as coffee, “adult” beverages, waffles and pancakes. In addition, Canadians are eating dessert-type foods as snacks and meal replacements, not just as after-dinner treats. To get the most profit from this trend, foodservice operators need to  "promote greater variety in terms of affordability, flavor uniqueness and portion size in order to meet a wider range of consumer expectations and preferences".