bakery trends

Globally inspired snack and bakery flavor trends

Global, bold, spicy and botanical flavors trend forward across snack and bakery

March 11, 2019

Taste remains a key driver in consumer food purchases. According to the 2018 IFIC "Food and Health Survey," taste was rated the No. 1 factor, with 81 percent of consumers stating taste impacts their decisions. Consumers still seek nostalgic, familiar flavors, but also flavors that appeal to their adventurous side.

The packaging predicament in the snack and bakery industry

Steve French

February 7, 2019

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Many sustainability experts and consumers alike agree that we cannot sustain a society in which we continually make purchases and throw things away. This includes consumables that we use on a daily basis.

How consumer desire for extra health benefits is impacting the snack and bakery market

July 3, 2018

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The push for healthy living is the primary factor poised to drive the demand trends for consumers in the U.S. and across the world.

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

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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.

State of the Industry 2018: Breakfast focuses on flavor, health, convenience

Manufacturers experiment with new flavors, ingredients and portion sizes to catch consumer interest in the morning

Ed Finkel

June 13, 2018

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New and different flavors, portions and sizes styled for families on the go, and a mix of healthier ingredients including more protein are front and center for manufacturers of frozen breakfast products like pancakes, waffles and French toast.

A look at Boulder, CO, home to our 2017 Snack Producer of the Year

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

February 15, 2018

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The population of Boulder, CO is around 100,000 people. But its natural and organic food culture influences the nation at large.

The best new snack & bakery products of 2017

PowerBar and TERRA take top honors in the third annual best products contest.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 18, 2018

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In 2015, we launched the "Best New Snack & Bakery Products" contest to honor outstanding new snack and bakery products. After voting for the 2017 contest concluded in mid-December, TERRA Plantain chips and PowerBar Plant Protein bars emerged as clear victors.

2018's buzzwords: organic, fresh, artisan, better-for-you, and value

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 12, 2018

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As we enter 2018, five instrumental movements within snack and bakery rise to the top of my mind: organic, fresh, artisan, better-for-you and value.

Culinary perspectives on clean label

Michael Holleman

January 11, 2018

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Chefs and food scientists alike are still focusing on developing the next new groundbreaking snack, but now with a back-to-basics approach focusing on whole and natural food ingredients to meet consumer demands.

Strategies for developing clean label baked goods

Lin Carson

January 11, 2018

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The desire for safe, healthy food isn't necessarily new, but it has been picking up steam ... big time. While the FDA may not have a definition for what exactly counts as a "clean label," consumers are asking to buy them. As bakers, we need to simplify our formulas with natural solutions.