Consumer Trends Driving Demand for Protein in Bakery
Several factors are driving the trend in healthier bakery products. Consumers are becoming more health-conscious, and interest in fitness and wellness is growing. Expectations and behaviors are also changing, with growing numbers of consumers actively seeking to make healthier food choices.
Among European consumers, more than one in four are looking for healthier versions of cakes, pastries, and sweet goods.1 Compared to other categories, better-for-you bakery holds particular appeal by supporting a more balanced lifestyle, without the need to forego indulgent treats altogether.
While the average UK consumer eats a sweet packaged snack almost every day,2 maintaining or achieving a healthy weight is the top health priority for consumers across Europe, with 51% citing weight management as a major health concern.3