Pocket-sized bakery and snack products are more readily available than ever to cater to consumers’ on-the-go lifestyles and demand for portion-controlled foods.

The popcorn category is awash with flavors and formulations.

The frozen baked goods segment shifts into high gear with the creation of more single-serving product lines, healthier ingredients and upscale flavors.

The bar race is full of bakeries making gluten-free, high-fiber options in a variety of flavors to fuel consumers’ day-to-day lives.

Some sweet goods and snack-cake manufacturers are zooming by their competitors by consistently delivering products that meet consumer demand

Portion-controlled snacks are more popular than ever, as consumers look to limit their calorie and fat intake.

Snacks are hanging tough despite the foot-dragging economy, as nearly one-quarter of consumers struggle to make ends meet. But snackers are snacking more frequently, and the products they’re eating play a more important role in wellness- and indulgent-related eating occasions.

It can be rather tough for sweet goods products these days. The huge movement to better-for-you items hasn’t exactly been good news and a smooth fairway for this category. But bakers and manufacturers of sweet goods, snack cakes and other delectable treats are watching the demands just as closely as producers in other bakery market segments, and heeding the calls.