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Rebecca Connors • September 22, 2025

10 Fall Drink Trends for 2025 to Boost Sales and Foot Traffic

From seasonal cocktails to cold foam coffee and dessert-inspired beers, learn how to boost foot traffic, increase check sizes, and turn every drink into a shareable experience with these fall drink trends.

Rebecca Connors • April 16, 2025

How to Build a More Sustainable Coffee Shop in 2025: 7 Practical Steps

For Gen Z and the growing number of environmentally conscious consumers, it’s a requirement and they choose brands that match their values. Ethical sourcing, zero-waste practices, carbon-conscious operations, and real transparency are non-negotiables. Here’s how to set achievable sustainability goals that make a real difference to your customers, your bottom line, and the planet.

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Rebecca Connors • March 16, 2025

10 Reasons Why You Should Serve Custom Printed Macarons at Your Next Event

Make your next event stand out with custom printed macarons! Perfect for weddings, corporate gatherings, and banquets, these personalized treats enhance branding, engagement, and social media reach. See how a dessert printing machine makes it simple.

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Stephanie Morrison • February 19, 2025

The Cold Foam Coffee Trend That’s Here to Stay

Cold foam is the biggest thing in coffee. Take it to the next level with personalized drink prints that boost sales, social shares, and customer engagement.

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Stephanie Morrison • December 18, 2024

10 Ways F&B Venues Can Use Ripples to Make Moments for their Customers

We’re always talking about how brands and businesses around the world use the Ripple Maker drink printer to create personalized experiences for their customers. But this is a situation where it’s so much easier to show you than it is to tell you. Here are ten occasions in 2024 where cafes, caterers, and restaurants used

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Stephanie Morrison • November 13, 2024

7 Definitive Coffee Trends of 2025

The coffee industry is constantly evolving and as we look towards 2025 a few key trends are starting to emerge. Representing consumer values and some exciting new ideas, here are seven trends we expect to see worldwide in 2025. 1. Sustainable Coffee Sourcing Sustainability is not just a trend – it’s a movement. In 2025,

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Stephanie Morrison • September 17, 2024

Top Fall Cocktail Trends Defining Bars 2024

The bar industry is ever-changing and Fall 2024 brings with it new cocktail trends that promise to transform the way we and our customers enjoy drinks. These are the six cocktail trends we’re most excited about for Fall 2024. 1. Savory Cocktails Top bars around the world have started using savory ingredients to create complex

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Stephanie Morrison • May 24, 2024

National Restaurant Association Show 2024 Recap

This year’s National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago was truly incredible. We showcased Jungle Blend and the customizable journey for customers to print their own macarons! We've come a long way in ten years and it was amazing to be surrounded by so many friends and industry partners.

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Asaf Amirski • March 1, 2024

Ripples’ Journey into Personalizing Edible Delights

Innovation has always been at the heart of Ripples, driving us to explore new frontiers in the realm of beverage personalization. From coffee to cocktails, and even beer, we’ve continually pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. However, our journey doesn’t stop there. As food tech experts in the field of personalized experiences, we recognize the

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Stephanie Morrison • November 7, 2023

Top Beverage Trends for 2024

The food and beverage industry is witnessing significant shifts in consumer preferences and technological advancements. Here’s a look at the top beverage trends that are expected to shape the industry this coming year. 2024 Beverage Trend#1: Functional Ingredients Consumers are increasingly drawn to beverages with added mood-enhancing benefits, seeking drinks that provide energy, calm, or

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Stephanie Morrison • October 12, 2023

6 Social Media Best Practice Tactics in 2023

No matter which industry they come from, Ripples customers have mastered self-promotion. Here are six more ways Ripples-enabled shops are using the latest social media trends and more especially, food and beverage trends, and tactics to increase connections and social media reach while bringing more people through their doors. 1. Create Videos with Trending Audio

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