When the worst inflation crisis in decades hit the US last year, soaring general grocery prices were among the headline-grabbers from the food world.
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Impact of inflation on bakery consumers
With inflation at 40-year highs, nearly half of consumers say that cost and value are the most important factors they consider when buying food.
Redefining ‘normal’
When COVID was at its peak, experts in health, business and other fields tried to forecast what the “new normal” would look like, once the pandemic was under some form of control.
Oil shortages — challenges and opportunities
Thanks to COVID, the Ukraine War and supply chain-related problems that started gaining steam years earlier, consumers worldwide have endured shortages of countless products, with few industries avoiding impact.
Effects of shortages in the baking Industry
Inflation, the Ukraine War and other disruptions are wreaking havoc on the global supply chain.
How premium bakery brands are impacting the market
Premium products account for a quarter of all baked goods sales, and they’re less price-sensitive than other categories. Here are some tips on leveraging the power of premium.
Staying power: Pandemic trends that will last
As 2021 comes to a close, uncertainty continues to reign in many areas of everyday life, including how people source and eat their foods.
Creating experiences in the new normal
The past couple of years made us realize how much we rely on getting together with friends and family — and on just getting out, period, and doing things that don’t involve a screen — to add meaning and fulfillment to our lives.
Global health and wellness insights
Sugar reduction continues to be a driving force behind new product launches and label claims. The latest insights point to this aligning with consumer health and wellness behavior.
Sustainability in the baking industry
Sustainability efforts can drive sales. Find out which product claims and manufacturing practices consumers say matter most.