December 21, 2020
Plant-based and gluten-free food trends are nothing new, but they are taking on a life of their own in the baking industry. Consumers are seeking comfort in the desserts they eat on an entirely different level, but they aren’t exactly letting their health or waistlines suffer. And, that’s where these […]
December 18, 2020
The fruits of spring and summer weren’t just relegated to hotter months in 2020, as consumers looked for an escape to the tropics more than ever before. Bakers were inspired by exotic, citrus flavors this year, and the global influence was apparent in desserts on bakery shelves. In the spring, Bake […]
December 14, 2020
Sweet comfort is the name of the game in baking for 2020, and the statistics are there to prove that consumers are craving sweet baked goods in rising numbers. To take it a step further, desserts infused with alcohol are trending even more this year, and the LloydPans innovation team […]
December 7, 2020
At the beginning of the year, Dawn Foods predicted that customization and personalization would take the cake — and other baked goods — during the year in its “Eight Food Trends to Guide Your Bakery in 2020” consumer behavior survey. Little did we know how true that forecast would be in […]
December 2, 2020
A splash of color in the baking community was a hit in 2020, especially in the second half of the year. Sprinkles and rainbow colored pastries and cookies provided a special surprise when consumers took a bite, along with a well-needed dose of happiness via brightly hued baked goods. In […]
November 26, 2020
National Cake Day is today, Nov. 26, so we’re continuing our baking trend series with some of the hottest cake trends of the year. Trend No. 1: Blissful Indulgence and Personalization At the beginning of 2020, Dawn Foods predicted that classic desserts with a twist (s’mores and banana split flavors) […]