Several foodservice segments central to snack and bakery businesses continue to demonstrate strong levels of innovation. New chains focused on customization have emerged, while others continually shift and evolve to capture away-from-home food dollars from competitors.
But consumers are hardly a static bunch. Looking forward, snacks and baked goods supplied to foodservice will need to evolve to meet the changing needs of restaurant patrons seeking fresh, artisan, simple foods—sometimes even in traditionally indulgent segments like QSR.