10 Creative Ideas for a Festive and Profitable St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just about parades and pints! It’s your chance to display vibrant green, yellow, and white flowers in imaginative and attention-grabbing ways. …
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Peeling Open U.S. Fruit Consumption Trends
Researchers found income and fruit prices did not have a strong association with low or high consumption. ERS researchers also sought to understand how individual and societal factors relate to being in the low- or high-consuming groups. They found the largest factors in predicting high consumption are health behaviors, including engaging in physical activity and not smoking, as well as health knowledge captured by awareness of USDA’s MyPlate, a tool used to visualize recommendations for a healthy diet. …
Freshly Baked for 2025: Rich Products Reveals Top In-Store Bakery Trends
While special occasions and celebrations remain a key driver of bakery purchases, new research conducted by Rich’s Strategic Insights team shows that gatherings are becoming more intimate, and the desire for personal indulgence is fueling growth in premium snacking options. …
Restaurant Industry Poised for Growth in 2025: Industry Expected to Employ 15.9 Million People and Reach $1.5 Trillion in Sales
Driven by a positive economic environment and resilient consumer demand, the restaurant industry is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales and add more than 200,000 net new jobs in 2025, bringing total restaurant and foodservice employment to 15.9 million by year-end. …
The Little Potato Company Expands Microwave and Oven or Grill Ready Lines with Trending Flavors
The Little Potato Company is introducing two extensions to its popular Microwave Ready and Oven or Grill Ready product lines: A Little Hot Honey Microwave Ready Kit and A Little Garlic & Parmesan Oven or Grill Ready Kit. …