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State of the Industry 2019: The cookies category sees strategic growth through expanding niches

State of the Industry 2019: The cookies category sees strategic growth through expanding niches

Gluten-free and better-for-you cookies continue to be top trends
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 17, 2019
When we consider the cookie market today, it's a far cry from the ones that your grandma used to serve: They come in all shapes and sizes, and some can even be considered a "better for you" snack now, too.
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State of the Industry 2019: Diversifying buns and rolls for maximum growth

State of the Industry 2019: Diversifying buns and rolls for maximum growth

The mature buns and rolls segment can find growth through alignment with health concerns and ethnic culinary trends
doug peckenpaugh
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
June 14, 2019
While a core aspect of the buns and rolls market is still to serve as unassuming, predictable carriers for everyday sandwiches and backyard barbecues, the category has room for growth, and differentiation is the name of the game.
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State of the Industry 2019: Frozen breakfast goes better-for-you

State of the Industry 2019: Frozen breakfast goes better-for-you

Manufacturers add ingredients like whole grains and protein to frozen waffles and other products to build morning appeal
Ed Finkel
June 13, 2019
How to infuse healthier ingredients like whole grains and protein while maintaining the taste and texture that breakfast consumers want is a driving force in the frozen breakfast products market, consisting of core morning toaster options like pancakes, waffles and French toast.
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State of the Industry 2019: Formulating the future of fresh bread

State of the Industry 2019: Formulating the future of fresh bread

While sales of fresh bread remain largely flat, pockets of growth show significant promise for the category
doug peckenpaugh
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
June 12, 2019
While fresh bread is the largest category in the bakery industry, it has remained relatively flat for the past several years. But several emerging trends have fostered growth, pointing the way toward future potential for the category.
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Catalysts of change

Chris Luke
June 11, 2019
Change is constant in almost any industry. But a key variable is the pace of that change. And across the baking industry, we are seeing strong catalysts of change driving growth.
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State of the Industry 2019: Strategizing for success

State of the Industry 2019: Strategizing for success

The baking industry has strategic options at hand that can help foster growth
doug peckenpaugh
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
June 11, 2019
As presented in this annual "State of the Industry: Bakery" analysis, the U.S. bakery industry is responsible for $51.6 billion in annual sales, covering retail products across 10 vital categories: bars, breads, frozen breakfast, buns and rolls, cookies, desserts, pizza, snack cakes, sweet goods and tortillas.
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State of the Industry 2019: Bars continue to innovate

State of the Industry 2019: Bars continue to innovate

Whole food ingredients pave the way for a functional future
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
June 1, 2019
Snack and nutritional bars are not only growing in popularity, but they represent an innovative category that keeps up with trends and is rewarded for its creativity.
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2019 State of the Industry: Balancing indulgence and health in foodservice

2019 State of the Industry: Balancing indulgence and health in foodservice

Top snack and bakery dayparts offer strategic opportunities for R&D inspiration
May 21, 2019
The current state of snacks and bakery in foodservice reflects the "have your cake and eat it, too" polarity of today's consumers. We dine out to treat ourselves, yet we still have a nagging sense of responsibility to improved health and wellness.
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state of the industry snacks overview

State of the Industry 2018 Overview: The snackification of America

As U.S. snacking culture continues to redefine itself, the industry seeks new avenues for growth
doug peckenpaugh
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
July 24, 2018
Snacking is a way of life in America. As Mintel notes in its May 2017 "Snacking Motivations and Attitudes-U.S." report, nearly everyone in America snacks every day. Of the 94 percent of people who snack during the day, half snack two to three times per day.
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State of the Industry 2018: Tortilla chips go bold with spicy and ethnic flavors

State of the Industry 2018: Tortilla chips go bold with spicy and ethnic flavors

Tortilla chip producers introduce new varieties, including spicy and ethnic flavors, while clean label points to opportunities for growth
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 23, 2018
The tortilla chips market continues to evolve, catering to desires for bold and interestingly spiced products. Millennials, in particular, are craving adventurous and ethnic flavors. As a result, we're starting to see a wider range of new and interesting flavors hitting the market.
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