State of the Industry 2026: Challenge Accepted

July 6, 2026

While 2025 threw an entire combo platter of formidable challenges at the baking industry, overcoming sky-high obstacles is something professionals in the grain-based foods field are very much used to.

State of the Industry 2025: Ready for anything

July 2, 2025

For the past several years, the baking industry has faced a long list of serious, ongoing challenges.

State of the Industry 2024: Bakers continue to show resilience and creativity

Challenges might persist, but so do bakery producers, showing resilience and creativity.

June 27, 2023

For the past several years, the baking industry has faced a long list of serious, ongoing challenges.

2023 State of the Industry: Bakery's persistence and resilience

Despite ongoing inflation, labor, and supply-chain challenges, there’s still positive news for baking professionals.

June 27, 2023

For the past several years, the baking industry has faced a long list of serious, ongoing challenges.

Bakery Product are in full swing to meet demand

Lauren R. Hartman

June 19, 2012

Summer is here—finally! It’s time to hit a few golf balls and kick back. It’s also time to peruse our annual State of the Industry issues (June and July). This month, we’re covering the bakery market, which includes the bread aisle, sweet goods, cookies, bars, snack cakes, frozen baked goods, tortillas, pies and more.

On-Demand Join us for a practical look at how bakeries can modernize packaging lines and better align with emerging retail and environmental demands. Key takeaways:

Speaking Gen Y/Z/Alpha’s Language About Bread

Younger consumers, like their Boomer counterparts, are still reaching for bread when shopping. What they want from those purchases, however, looks very different from previous generations. Producers that understand these shifting preferences can better position both existing products and new launches for success.

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

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State of the Industry 2026: Challenge Accepted

State of the Industry 2025: Ready for anything

State of the Industry 2024: Bakers continue to show resilience and creativity

2023 State of the Industry: Bakery's persistence and resilience

Bakery Product are in full swing to meet demand

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