The sweet goods category, which includes everything from brownies to doughnuts to Danishes, overall experienced growth from 2021 to 2022.

Consumers still have a sweet tooth for desserts. In fact, 53% of consumers said that they had dessert within the past day based on a recent survey from Datassentials. Even as we emerge from the pandemic, desserts are still very relevant as consumers look to indulge a sweet craving, with a treat that can offer familiarity, comfort, or nostalgia.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have been staying home more often, and searching for familiar snacks. Cookies fill that void, and brands have taken note of what is trending.

The tortilla category largely flatlined during the past year, with some variation by type or brand of shell, as the world began to reopen after the worst of the pandemic and fewer consumers worked at home. 

State of the Industry Overview for bakery, including a look at baking industry challenges like the supply chain, workforce development, impact from the war in Europe, and the pandemic.

Culinary Visions has been exploring senior living dynamics for over a decade and the latest study released this month provides a glimpse at the food culture created by today’s maturing Baby Boomers.  

During the pandemic, when travel was essentially shut down, we traveled through our food.

Plant-based alternatives, including vegan and vegetarian options, continue to gain ground across U.S. retail and foodservice markets.

To learn how rising prices are affecting consumers' grocery planning, 84.51° polled shoppers about their buying intentions.

Oat-based snack foods and baked goods are in high demand, but recent crop shortages have manufacturers scrambling to find a secure supply of this popular grain.