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Summer Drinks
                            Sweetbird is all about getting creative
                   Cold Beverage Trends
                           with ingredients and flavours.

                            Sweetbird, known for its wide range of
                           syrups, smoothies, pureés, and frappés, has
                           been at the forefront of beverage
                                                                            MILK NO MORE
                           innovation, enabling businesses to craft         The popularity of plant-based and
                           unique and trendy cold beverages.
                                                                           dairy alternatives continues to rise,
                                                                           with oat milk becoming a preferred
                                                                           choice – fuelled by environmental
                                                                           and health considerations. Show
                                                                           support for the switch by removing
                                                                           any extra charges for this choice of
                                                                           dairy alternative as many high
                                                                           street chains have now. Sweetbird’s
                                                                           vegan-friendly products pair well

                                                                           with almond, oat, or soy milk,
                                                                           creating inclusive and delicious
                                                                           options.
                                                                           DESSERT INSPIRED
                                                                             Customers are seeking indulgent
                                                                            experiences from their coffee shop

                                                                            visits. While they may not be
                           Popcorn Hot Chocolate, Popcorn Iced              splurging on big items now, they
                           Latte & Caramel Popcorn Frappé                   are willing to spend on affordable

                            Introducing the latest trends to menus can      luxuries like indulgent drinks.
                           be cost-effective; it doesn't have to mean        Super sweet flavours are in high
                           investing in lots of new products. It will       demand, inspired by popular
                           keep menus fresh, customers' interests           desserts and bakery treats. Drinks
                           piqued, and help businesses stay ahead of        such as sticky toffee milkshakes,
                           the competition. Some trends you could try       crème caramel frappés, and crème

                           to mix up your menus are:                        brûlée lattes are appearing on
                           TROPICAL TWISTS                                  many menus.
                            Global influences are a key trend, with          Sweetbird's new Popcorn syrup
                           flavours from around the world making            taps into the classic comfort trend
                           their way into mainstream beverages.             and can be paired with caramel
                           Sweetbird syrups come in a variety of            sauce and whipped cream for a

                           exotic flavours like Cherry Blossom Iced         luxurious frappé or hot chocolate.
                           Tea, Hibiscus, Dragon Fruit & Papaya, and        These sweet treats add an element
                           Chai, perfect for creating globally inspired     of fun and decadence, with the          JULY/AUGUST. 2024 | ISSUE 37
                           beverages. Fusion drinks, combining              potential to go viral and attract
                           flavours from different cultures, are            younger consumers.
                           popular, such as Zuma Matcha with                 Here are a few recipes to add to
                           Sweetbird Lemonade syrup.                        your menu.





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