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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Premium Dessert Platform Dessert Holdings Returns to IDDBA Ahead of 10-Year Anniversary
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dessert Holdings ®, North America's leading premium dessert company, is excited to make a major return to the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association ('IDDBA') show in New Orleans June 1-3, 2025. At the industry-exclusive event, Dessert Holdings will showcase its dynamic range of premium desserts, including an innovative new suite of artisanal products. Known for its use of clean ingredients, scratch-made recipes, and thaw and serve format, Dessert Holdings encompasses six premium brands: Steven Charles®, The Original Cakerie®, Lawler's Foods®, Dianne's Fine Desserts®, Atlanta Cheesecake Company®, and Kenny's Great Pies®. Dessert Holdings operates nine highly automated, geographically diverse manufacturing facilities across North America. 'Over the last decade, Dessert Holdings has become the largest and fastest growing premium dessert platform in the U.S., and we have positioned ourselves as a 'one-stop shop' for retail and foodservice customers,' said Paul Lapadat, Chief Executive Officer of Dessert Holdings. 'Our intentional presence at IDDBA allows us to showcase our brands and our expanded innovative product portfolio of premium desserts.' The Dessert Holdings' booth (#4625) at IDDBA invites customers to experience the Dessert Holdings 'Bakery', featuring a central culinary island with premium dessert sampling and opportunities to meet Dessert Holdings expert pastry chefs. New product offerings to be unveiled at the show will include Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake and Mango Passion Fruit Cheesecake from the Dianne's brand, as well as distinctive multi-layer bar cakes from The Original Cakerie, including a Mixed Berry Custard, Chantilly Cake, and Key Lime Cake, along with several other exciting individual desserts. 'We continue to broaden our portfolio of premium desserts made with real ingredients that also cater to consumer demands including portion control, snacking, and gluten-free,' said Susanne Ross, SVP, Culinary | Research & Development. Dessert Holdings will also showcase a refreshed company logo featuring a new whisk-infused letter 'D' standing tall within the new brand identity, signaling a tribute to the company's pastry-chef-led culinary heritage, and a nod to the layers in its signature Strawberry Shortcake product that helped establish the premium multi-layer bar cake category. The updated brand, featuring new stylized typography and a rich color palette, reflects the same freshness and innovation that defines Dessert Holdings' products. The updated brand elements will be integrated across the Company's website, social channels, and tradeshow booth. About Dessert Holdings Dessert Holdings is North America's leading premium dessert company, providing scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary artistry, real ingredients, and operational excellence. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Dessert Holdings has a rich heritage from six distinctive brands and unmatched premium dessert capabilities for its Retail and Foodservice partners. The company's portfolio has evolved to satisfy consumers' dessert preferences and customers around the world. Dessert Holdings' brands include Steven Charles®, The Original Cakerie®, Lawler's Desserts®, Atlanta Cheesecake Company®, Dianne's Fine Desserts®, and Kenny's Great Pies®.
Edinburgh Live
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars issue 'sad' update after 'unforeseen circumstances'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info BBC's Strictly Come Dancing favourites have made a "sad" announcement after being forced to alter their show. Professional dancers Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were all set to take to the road this summer in their new stage show, 'Red Hot and Ready'. They were due to be accompanied by Pasquale La Rocca, a familiar face for fans from the American edition of Strictly, Dancing with the Stars. Yet, in an unexpected twist, the dynamic duo had to announce a modification to their plans. Taking to Instagram, they aired a joint message which stated: "Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen illness, Pasquale has had to withdraw from our tour. "We're extremely sad at this news as Pasquale was a valued member of our company. We want to wish him all the love, health and best wishes for a quick recovery and hopefully we'll see him back on the 'Red Hot & Ready' stage in the future." (Image: Vito Coppola Instagram) The sentiments continued with both Dianne and Vito dispensing individual well-wishes to their colleague. Dianne expressed: "(Loveheart) you @pasqualelarocca get better soon my love x," whilst Vito contributed: "Friend @pasqualelarocca.", reports the Express. Meanwhile, one sympathetic fan penned: "So so sad @pasqualelarocca is such an asset to any production but health comes first. Sending love and healing,". Another fan expressed their disappointment, saying: "Gutted. But health comes first. We will miss you @pasqualelarocca get well soon x". A third wrote: "Oh no! Such sad news. I was really looking forward to seeing him dance. Wishing you a speedy recovery Pasquale. xx". It's still unclear who will step in for Pasquale on the tour, as Dianne and Vito have yet to make an announcement. They are also set to be joined by Talia Fowler, Jaih Betote, Rosa Carne, Robbie Kmetoni and Anais Riera. The show promises fans a high-energy dance spectacle, filled with stunning choreography, pulsating music and breathtaking moves, ranging from seriously sexy to irresistibly charming, all celebrating the pure joy of dance. "From a seriously romantic Waltz, to a futuristic Foxtrot, the passion of the Tango and Paso Doble cut right through. Revel in the emotional power of the Cha Cha, the Samba and Jive, whilst our smoking, irresistible Rumba always leaves you breathless."
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dianne Buswell's baby bombshell amid plan for kids - 'This is for them'
Dianne Buswell is on top of the world. She's just won a Bafta, she's starting a new tour and she's the reigning Strictly champion. However, Dianne has plans for a new phase in her life too... She's the reigning champion of Strictly Come Dancing, she's just won her first Bafta and she's in a relationship with her former Strictly celeb partner, Joe Sugg. But there's one thing missing from Dianne Buswell 's life – children. Dancer Dianne, 36, has been maternal for as long as she can remember, when growing up in Australia with two older brothers left her yearning for a younger sibling to look after. She filled the void by babysitting her cousins, but she says she'd like kids of her own at some point. 'Ever since I was a little girl, I used to want a little sister or brother,' says Dianne. 'I was always the babysitter for all my little cousins – I've always been a real lover of children. They fascinate me so much.' About to head out on tour with Strictly colleague Vito Coppola, followed by a new series of Strictly, Dianne isn't planning to start a family any time soon, but she's been working on a project she hopes her future kids would enjoy – a series of Bluey Dancealongs. The films will be on the official Bluey YouTube channel and teach children dance routines set to Bluey musical hits. 'I always think that in the future, if I was to have my own kids, that they would be able to potentially watch this,' says Dianne. 'It plays at the back of my mind and that's pretty cool.' The dancealongs were filmed at Bluey's World in Brisbane and afterwards Dianne flew to see her family in Western Australia, where she is from. She's also been on a minibreak to Bruges and a safari trip to South Africa this year with Joe, 33, who she met when she partnered him on Strictly in 2018. But the hard work is about to start with the Dianne & Vito – Red Hot And Ready tour kicking off in June and then Strictly rehearsals beginning as early as August. ' We had a couple of days in Bruges, which was lovely,' says Dianne. 'And Joe and I got to do a trip to South Africa as well, which was incredible – and I got to go home to Australia. I feel like there's a big chunk of work coming up but I definitely have prioritised downtime.' Most celebrities who sign up for Strictly are shocked by the physical toll the dancing takes on them. And even though she's a pro dancer, Dianne says she shares their pain. 'I love moving my body,' she says. 'I do it a lot for mental health and it just makes me so happy, but when I go back to dance, it's a different lot of muscles you're using and you do feel it. When celebrities say, 'Wow, this is intense on my body!' I'm like, 'I understand!' If I've had a month or two off, my body goes into shock mode.' Last winter, Dianne and her Strictly celebrity partner Chris McCausland made an impact on viewers as Dianne taught comedian Chris, who is blind, to dance. At the heart of their routines lay their friendship and shared sense of humour. Viewers rewarded their efforts with the Glitterball Trophy, then they relived their triumph when Dianne collected a Bafta for most memorable TV moment earlier this month. In her acceptance speech, she recalled Chris performing the dance that won them the Bafta, saying, 'He closed his eyes and he smiled a smile I've never seen from him before and that meant it came straight from his heart. This moment meant so much to the both of us, so I'm so thrilled that we have this.' Her speech summed up the special relationship between the pair, which has continued thanks to the success of their podcast Winning Isn't Everything. 'He's so funny,' says Dianne. 'It's definitely a friendship that will last forever, for sure.' Dancing with Chris also taught Dianne an important life lesson. 'Before, I was always looking for perfection,' she says. 'But with Chris, if something wasn't perfect, I almost loved it even more. For people to resonate with it on an emotional level is even more powerful. He taught me that.' Dianne joined Strictly in 2017 and since then she's found love, become a champion and is a fan favourite. She admits it's been a whirlwind that's changed her life. 'I wonder if I didn't join the show, what I'd be doing now,' she says. 'It's mad but it's a ride I've enjoyed.' For Dianne, every Strictly series is different thanks to her changing celebrity partners – and each time she makes it her mission to understand them. I do my research so that I know more about them,' she says. 'But you always find out the most about them when you work with them in the room.' For her, it's about building a connection and transporting it to the dancefloor. She strives to instil a love of dance in her partners. 'You don't want to feel like you're making them dance,' she explains. 'You want them to want to dance. If they're wanting to do it, then you'll be absolutely fine. But you've got to know their limits and choreograph to their strengths.'
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Strictly's Dianne Buswell teases baby plans with Joe Sugg after admitting feeling broody
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STRICTLY Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell teased baby plans with Joe Sugg, after admitting feeling broody. The TV favourite met her partner Joe Sugg when he competed in the BBC One show in 2018, and says she has recently become broody after spending time with their nieces and nephews. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell teased baby plans with Joe Sugg, after admitting feeling broody Credit: TikTok/Dianne Buswell 4 Dianne posted this sweet clip of her partner Joe Credit: TikTok/Dianne Buswell 4 Dianne said one of her biggest challenges may just be finding the right time when it comes to kids Credit: Instagram And in a new video cementing this fact, Dianne filmed her partner Joe with two doves in their garden. Joe could be seen sitting in casual wear on a bench, while bending down to feed them. He left his hand open with some birdfeed in his palm, and he doted on them as they came over to him. Dianne penned as the caption: 'He would make the best twin dad.' The Strictly star used a moving soundtrack as the backdrop to the video, and fans couldn't help but agree with her. One person said: 'So wholesome a lovely person, a true gentleman,' and a second echoed: 'aww the little smile on his face. He's so proud!' A third person wrote: 'Are they hinting at something,' and someone else wrote: 'This has to be the cutest thing.' It comes after Dianne's exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, where she said: 'I would like to have children, 100 per cent. 'Joe and I love kids, and that's definitely something that we would absolutely love. I haven't really thought about how many I would like. It will definitely happen.' Dianne Buswell Opens Up About Dreams of Motherhood After Strictly Win Dianne, 35, who won the contest last year partnering comedian Chris McCausland, says it was spending Christmas with family at the couple's home in Brighton that led to discussions about parenthood. The pair are already auntie and uncle to their siblings' children. Dianne has a brother, Andrew, who is also a dancer, and Joe's sister Zoella is a media personality. Dianne said: 'Joe's got two nieces who I also class as my nieces, and then I have another two nieces and two nephews in Australia, and my oldest niece is 15. 'I am a big fan of my little nieces and nephews. I love kids, I love working with them and being around them. Sometimes, I'm a big kid at heart myself. I think it helps when you can get down to their level. I'm very lucky.' But Dianne said one of her biggest challenges may just be finding the right time. She and fellow Strictly pro Vito Coppola have just announced a 30-date tour, Red Hot And Ready, starting next month. And she and Strictly winner Chris — the programme's first blind contestant — have just launched their own podcast, Winning Isn't Everything. On the prospect of motherhood, Dianne said: 'It is quite tough because my job is quite demanding, and I love it so much. 'It is a tough one to balance out and think about. It would take a lot of thought, but eventually one day we will get there, but there is lots happening at the moment. It will happen when it's supposed to.'
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Strictly's Dianne Buswell teases baby plans with Joe Sugg after admitting feeling broody
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell teased baby plans with Joe Sugg, after admitting feeling broody. The TV favourite met her partner Advertisement 4 Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell teased baby plans with Joe Sugg, after admitting feeling broody Credit: TikTok/Dianne Buswell 4 Dianne posted this sweet clip of her partner Joe Credit: TikTok/Dianne Buswell 4 Dianne said one of her biggest challenges may just be finding the right time when it comes to kids Credit: Instagram And in a new video cementing this fact, Dianne filmed her partner Joe with two doves in their garden. Joe could be seen sitting in casual wear on a bench, while bending down to feed them. He left his hand open with some birdfeed in his palm, and he doted on them as they came over to him. Dianne penned as the caption: 'He would make the best twin dad.' Advertisement Read More on Dianne Buswell The Strictly star used a moving soundtrack as the backdrop to the video, and fans couldn't help but agree with her. One person said: 'So wholesome a lovely person, a true gentleman,' and a second echoed: 'aww the little smile on his face. He's so proud!' A third person wrote: 'Are they hinting at something,' and someone else wrote: 'This has to be the cutest thing.' It comes after Dianne's exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, where she said: 'I would like to have children, 100 per cent. Advertisement Most read in News TV 'Joe and I love kids, and that's definitely something that we would absolutely love. I haven't really thought about how many I would like. It will definitely happen.' Dianne Buswell Opens Up About Dreams of Motherhood After Strictly Win The pair are already auntie and uncle to their siblings' children. Dianne has a brother, Andrew, who is also a dancer, and Joe's sister Zoella is a media personality. Advertisement Dianne said: 'Joe's got two nieces who I also class as my nieces, and then I have another two nieces and two nephews in Australia, and my oldest niece is 15. 'I am a big fan of my little nieces and nephews. I love kids, I love working with them and being around them. Sometimes, I'm a big kid at heart myself. I think it helps when you can get down to their level. I'm very lucky.' But Dianne said one of her biggest challenges may just be finding the right time. She and fellow Strictly pro next month. Advertisement And she and Strictly winner Chris — the programme's first blind contestant — have just launched their own podcast, Winning Isn't Everything. On the prospect of motherhood, Dianne said: 'It is quite tough because my job is quite demanding, and I love it so much. 'It is a tough one to balance out and think about. It would take a lot of thought, but eventually one day we will get there, but there is lots happening at the moment. It will happen when it's supposed to.' 4 Dianne said Joe would "make the best twin dad" Credit: Splash Advertisement
