Darden’s four largest brands all generated positive same-restaurant sales for the quarter. 

Report reveals salsa, mango, sushi and melon as popular flavors.

Food labeling is also a challenge for many shoppers, according to Datassential’s 2025 Trends Report.

Downward trend continues for center-store bakery, 210 Analytics reports.

Indulgent items also are trending as consumers seek comfort from uncertainty.

Functional health claims on packaging help shoppers make consistent choices.
 

Commercial bakeries explore various ways to enable their operations to better serve this innovation-driven market.

Commodity ingredients to face unknowns in new year.

Will reduce Scope 3 emissions associated with potato farming.

Smaller, more snackable pies carry a lower price point and encourage more households to purchase them year-round.