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Bread is the most-important category in the baking industry, but also one of the most-challenging for building appreciable growth. For the 52 weeks ending November 4, 2018, the fresh bread and rolls category grew 0.13 percent in dollar sales to $13.4 billion, per IRI, Chicago.

In an ongoing shift, consumers are increasingly more cognizant of the amount and type of sugar and other sweeteners in their products.

How do I know the clean label trend is here to stay? Because you can see the market growing, as both big and small brands put out their "natural" or organic alternatives.

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, has announced that it has entered into a relationship with Matsutani Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Matsutani).

Bakery ingredient manufacturer Pak Group, through its North American brand, Bellarise, has introduced their dairy-free egg wash replacer: Bellarise Shine.

For a culture focused on convenience and clean-label nutrition, bars continue to deliver. Sales of snack and granola bars on the whole have grown 2.9 percent during the 52 weeks ending October 7, 2018, according to data from IRI, Chicago, hitting a value of $6.2 billion.

When it comes to snack and bakery products that feature dairy ingredients, consumers are demanding flavor innovations, as well as clean label and environmentally friendly dynamics.