Food manufacturers will have three years to remove partially hydrogenated oils—which FDA says are not generally recognized as safe for use in human food—from products.
Tortilla versatility, better-for-you ingredients and on-trend flavors continue to attract consumers looking for bread replacements and healthier eating options.
While tradition remains strong in the mature desserts segment, portion control, gluten-free and clean label, along with new flavor-forward profiles, continue to make inroads.
While traditional bun and roll products continue to sell well, bakeries have ?diversified product offerings to include portion-controlled and nutrition-forward ?items, with more specialty products on the horizon.
Consumer demand for nutritional bars continues to climb. Success for this flourishing category going forward will rely on manufacturers’ continued understanding of trends driving sales.