The fifth annual Mondelez International State of Snacking: Future Trends found that 6 in 10 prefer snacking over meals.

Increasing screen time and multitasking mean there’s often little time left in the day for food preparation and sit-down eating occasions.

Snacks packaged in reclosable packaging provide consumers with functionality, convenience and the potential to reduce food waste.

Plant-based foods increasingly check the box for consumers looking for flexibility, sustainability and better health.

When it comes to creating an instore cake program, personalization is more than a trend, it’s essential, according to DecoPac.

Consumers are increasingly concerned about the ingredients in their foods, driving demand for clean label breads. 

Private label offers opportunities to meet underserved needs and to foster value beyond price.

With ongoing competition for the consumer grocery dollar, instore bakeries increasingly look to their ingredient suppliers to keep them current with valuable insights on the latest consumer trends.

According to Mintel, 51% of consumers say easy to prepare is a crucial factor in product choice.

The gluten-free category continues to grow as a result of new purchase occasions and expanding audiences.