Trends

Retail venue for a retail baker

Retailers rival restaurants in trend space

In its “2026 Trends” report, Datassential found that interest in fiber is set to overtake protein, and that retail venues are where customers find the latest flavor mash-ups.

IBIEducate gluten-free baking

Hacks for tastier gluten-free baked goods

Jenae Cartwright, owner of Cake and Crumble in Auburn, WA, presented to an overflowing room of bakers eager to learn about the benefits of baking gluten-free.

Retail venue for a retail baker

Retailers rival restaurants in trend space

In its “2026 Trends” report, Datassential found that interest in fiber is set to overtake protein, and that retail venues are where customers find the latest flavor mash-ups.