Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, consumers have relied on e-commerce for making purchases, but that may be changing this holiday season.

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has predicted what will be hot in the coming year.

The themes currently shaping the new realities of food and beverage consumption behaviors include economic transition and inflation, among others.

In 2022, American consumers are expected to spend an all-time high of 10.6 billion dollars for the Halloween season.

The NPD Group reports that breakfast restaurant traffic grew by 4% in August compared to the same month a year ago and is now within 1% of recovering pre-pandemic traffic levels.

Most consumers surveyed expressed interest in buying an item containing ancient grains, and nearly 90% said they wanted to know more about ancient grains.

The NPD Group expects 2022 holiday sales to reach last year’s levels, but with a larger emphasis on in-store shopping.

Alexis Gilbert, Senior Director, Global Brand and Communication at Dawn Foods, shares how bakers can leverage online tools and platforms to drive traffic and sales.

With September being National Biscuit Month, General Mills Foodservice and Pillsbury provide insights into the consumer appeal of biscuits and offer menu inspiration for foodservice operations.

A study from the American Bakers Association looks at the ways baked foods currently fit into consumers’ life occasions.