Most improvement seen in Central states.

Colorado, Oklahoma wheat improves; Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana crops falter. 

Prices paid index unchanged from October, USDA says.

Company finds buyer for fresh business.

Several ingredient prices backed off from 2021 but remained historically high.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has persisted for much of the year, decimating flocks.

Global and domestic events support higher wholesale and retail ingredient prices.

Stevia, monk fruit, allulose and erythritol all come with specific benefits.

Tight sugar supplies keeping US sugar prices elevated.

Plans also call for a new US plant.