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State of the Industry 2018: Innovation strategies for new bread product success

State of the Industry 2018: Innovation strategies for new bread product success

Bakers continue to build interest with innovative breads—and they have myriad resources at hand to fuel the next generation of successful products.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
June 20, 2018
At first glance, it might not seem that the bread aisle has changed all that much of late. Many of the same traditional products are performing as expected. But look closer, and you'll see sliced bread products that look remarkably like their artisan cousins. Dig deeper, and clearly organic is starting to surface with more regularity.
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State of the Industry 2018: Frozen pizza grows thanks to product diversity

State of the Industry 2018: Frozen pizza grows thanks to product diversity

Pizzas appeal to trends on both ends of the spectrum, from premium indulgence to better-for-you, gluten-free solutions
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
June 18, 2018
When it comes to pizza, consumers aren't lukewarm: Those who like it are committed to their favorite convenient meal. According to Mintel's latest U.S. pizza market report, more than one-third of consumers who purchase frozen pizza from their local grocery store do so two or three times a month or more.
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State of the Industry 2018: Cookies search for healthy ingredients, great taste

State of the Industry 2018: Cookies search for healthy ingredients, great taste

Cookies offer both indulgent and better-for-you choices
Neal Lorenzi
June 14, 2018
The word indulgence is often used in any discussion of cookies. And while that still holds true, more better-for-you, healthy options are hitting the shelves. But regardless of the protein levels in cookies, consumers are still looking for treats with appealing flavor combinations that taste good and offer a multi-dimensional bite.
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State of the Industry 2018: Snack bars focus on nutrition

State of the Industry 2018: Snack bars focus on nutrition

Manufacturers profit from marrying overall appeal with healthier ingredients in the bar category
Ed Finkel
June 12, 2018
Healthier ingredients, bolder tastes and more convenient, on-the-go formats are top trends in the snack bar category. This healthier mindset has brought an emphasis on higher protein, along with and lower carbs, higher fiber and a cleaner label.
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State of the Industry 2018 Overview: Perspectives from top bakery industry leadership

State of the Industry 2018 Overview: Perspectives from top bakery industry leadership

Industry leaders address top issues like regulatory, sanitary design and workforce development.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
June 1, 2018
The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus was known for his central belief that change is constant, a point clearly illustrated by the fantastic innovation seen across every bakery category today. Yet bread is the oldest form of food known to humankind, dating back thousands of years. And we still eat it today.
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2018 State of the Industry: Defining the future of foodservice

2018 State of the Industry: Defining the future of foodservice

The snack foods and baked goods distributed to foodservice continue to align with prevailing flavor, format and functional trends shaping the industry
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
April 13, 2018

The scope and variety of snack foods and baked goods continues to evolve across the U.S. foodservice landscape. Snack producers and bakeries, often working in collaboration with restaurant operators, continue to work to build interest and intrigue across all dayparts, including the omnipresent snacking segment, while still remaining comfortingly familiar. It's a delicate balance, and understanding customer motivations and emerging menu trends is the first step.


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