Miscellaneous

A recent Pew Research Center survey highlights that 86% of U.S. adults view small businesses positively, more so than other major institutions. Small businesses, which represent 99.9% of U.S. firms and employ nearly half of the private sector workforce, are essential to the nation's economy, particularly as National Small Business Week approaches.

Bakeries

Consumers are seeking comfort and quality in bakery products, with trends including plant-based flavors and fruit-based snacks. Convenience and quality are key factors, with innovations in flavors and packaging. Ethnically inspired and nutritionally enhanced baked goods are also gaining popularity.

Home Health Care

On Monday, the White House finalized a rule for specific staffing levels in nursing homes funded by Medicare and Medicaid. This rule, proposed last fall by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, aims to enhance care quality by ensuring sufficient staffing, thus preventing unsafe or substandard conditions.