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Ube-filled donuts, gum's comeback and more. [Subscribe]( Â Â /Â Â Â [View in browser]( Â Â /Â Â Â [Invite a friend]( [Highlights]( 17 May 2022 We all need a sweet treat once in a while, and there's a massive industry catering to our cravings. From the bakery business owners bringing new flavors to classic desserts to those giving sugary snacks a health-conscious makeover, here's the latest in the world of candies, desserts and baked goods. Â Â Â 01 Donuts take on new decadence New York-based brand Kora cooked up lockdown success by combining brioche donuts with classic Filipino flavors such as ube and halo-halo. [Read more]( New York-based brand Kora cooked up lockdown success by combining brioche donuts with classic Filipino flavors such as ube and halo-halo. Â Â Â 02 A minimart that became iconic Take a look inside Arthur's Mini Super, a friendly cafe in Cape Town known for its cheery design, community vibe and very cool merch. [Read more]( Take a look inside Arthur's Mini Super, a friendly cafe in Cape Town known for its cheery design, community vibe and very cool merch. Â Â Â 03 Gummies get healthy The chewy, sugary snacks of your childhood have grown up to become healthy supplements, complete with nutrients and vitamins. [Read more]( The chewy, sugary snacks of your childhood have grown up to become healthy supplements, complete with nutrients and vitamins. Â Â Â 04 The soft drinks about to go pop Non-alcoholic beverages are having a moment, with small brands bottling success left and right. Next up for the sector: new flavors, fermentation and more. [Read more]( Non-alcoholic beverages are having a moment, with small brands bottling success left and right. Next up for the sector: new flavors, fermentation and more. Â Â Â 05 How your gum gets made This brand not only makes eco-friendly chewing gum, but it also operates its own factory in Copenhagen. [Read more]( This brand not only makes eco-friendly chewing gum, but it also operates its own factory in Copenhagen. Â Â Â Â Give it your best shot! How one woman is creating a community by serving mezcal in a new market. [Buy this issue]( Work better. Live smarter. Be happier. Stories of modern business, useful insights, inspiration and all the practical resources you need to live and work on your own terms. [EMAIL]( • [PRINT]( • [FEED]( • [BOOK]( Â Â Â Drop us a line any time at [hello@couriermedia.com](mailto:hello@couriermedia.co) to tell us what you think. Update your preferences [here](. Unsubscribe [here](. Courier Media, 211 Hackney Road, London, E2 8NA, UK