While clearly showing a downward trend over the last four quarters, the 12-month snapshot of flour demand presents an incomplete picture. 

Cookie lovers are also looking for treats that provide added value like nutrition benefits and help with dietary requirements.

Personalized messaging, whether it’s to different economic groups or different generations, can also get consumers’ attention.

Center store dollar sales for cookies jumped 22.2% for the 52 weeks ended July 16.

The trend was identified alongside interest in European cuisine, according to Datassential’s annual FoodBytes trends report.
 

Emphasis on product labeling and the environment.

Pilot initially will gather data on fertilizer use, no-till farming, cover crops. 

The percentage of consumers saying transparency is important rose 7% in five years.

Prices in key categories are dropping as consumer spending remains tight.

Agitation over the potential impact of the medications has been exacerbated by surveys showing tens of millions of respondents expressing an interest in a drug that could help them lose weight safely.