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Top 6 Trends
to Watch in Bakery

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Top 6 Trends
to Watch in Bakery

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As a chocolate manufacturer with global presence, Barry Callebaut has a unique pulse on global bakery trends. Discover the top trends Barry Callebaut sees in Asia Pacific bakery & pastry products and download our reports to see what’s trending in the US & Europe as well!

APAC is a strong growth market for bakery & pastry.

What are the key themes to consider as you create the bakery/pastry products of tomorrow? 

We have reviewed our own proprietary research, tracked new product launches, and synthesized various industry data sources to determine the most important trends influencing Asian bakery and pastry today.

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Top 6 Trends to Watch in Bakery and Pastry:

  • 1.Sugar Reductions
  • 2. Gut-health Solutions
  • 3. Homebaking

 

 

  • 4. Emotional Wellbeing
  • 5. Treats for the Planet
  • 6. Extraordinary Experiences
Dove 0 Sugar Belgian dark chocolate

Source: Dove

Sugar Reduction

Launches of bakery products with lower sugar claims have been increasing over the last 4 years, especially in South East Asia where low/reduced sugar claims has become more popular . 

65% of APAC consumers agreed that Chocolate cookies with ‘baddies’ removed are the best cookies.

Dove launches 0 Sugar Belgian dark chocolate in China. 

Pocky Wholesome

Source: Pocky

Gut-health solutions

Consumers are falling well short of  recommended daily dietary fibre intake. This is a great opportunity for brands to fulfill unmet needs with fortified fibre, gut enzymes etc. 

70% of APAC consumers agreed that the best chocolate cookies is one where healthy or good-for-you ingredients are added in.

In South East Asia, Glico launched 2 goodness variants under Pocky Wholesome made of whole wheat that is high in nutrients, fibre, and also supports healthy digestion! 

Marvellous Mug Cakes

Source: Botanika Blends

Homebaking

The booming homebaking trend is here to stay because not only does it provide comfort at tough times but it has a healthy perception of being ‘less processed’. 
Brands are extending the product line to home-baking solutions such as pre-mix, decoration ingredients and DIY bakery kit.

57% of Chinese adults prefer home-baked or home-cooked food because it makes their daily diets healthier.

Marvellous Mug Cakes from Australia is free from added sugar, dairy and loaded with plant based protein and wholesome oats. This no-fail plant-based mug cake is ready in 1 minute, home-baked by anyone! 

Family Mart Mini Macaron Burger

Source: Family Mart

Emotional Wellbeing

Whether consumers are seeking comfort, moments to celebrate, or escapism. Bakery & pastry offers a great source of comfort and indulgence.

76% of APAC consumers want to try new and exciting cookies containing chocolatey experiences.

Family Mart has released adorable macarons that look like bite-sized burgers, layered with several ingredients to resemble the components of a typical burger. It’s a perfect indulgent treat for those who can't decide between sweet and savoury ! 
 

Natural Lawson Cheese Cream Sandwich Biscuits

Source: Mintel

Treats for the Planet

The pandemic has increased awareness of the negative impact humans have on the planet. Brands can appeal to consumers by incorporating and communicating on their use of sustainable ingredients. 

60% of APAC consumers actively seek out sustainably produced cookies containing chocolate.

Natural Lawson Cheese Cream Sandwich Biscuits with Protein from Japan is made with cultured butter and black pepper. The packaging is printed with biomass ink produced using renewable energy to reduce carbon emission.

Mugwort Steamed Rice Ring Doughnut

Source: Mintel

Extraordinary Experiences

More brands are creating new sensations via textural innovation to offer a multi-sensorial eating experience.

67% of APAC consumers actively explore rare, unique or even crazy flavors in bakery products.

Pulmuone Foodmerce Pul's Care Steamed Rice Ring Doughnut from South Korea has an unusual mugwort flavour, interesting soft fluffy dough texture and intriguing dark green colour which comes from mugwort, an asian herb known for many health benefits.

Top 6 Trends to Watch in Bakery Report

Look for these trends to influence what's happening in bakeries and drive exciting new innovations.

Top Bakery Pastry Trends Asia Pacific

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Sources: 

  1. Mintel Reports, In-Store Bakeries - APAC - February 2021
  2. Mintel Reports, Baking and Mixes - APAC - March 2021
  3. Innova, Top 10 Trends Bakery & Cereals - 2021
  4. Mintel Reports, A Year of Innovation in Baking Ingredients & Sugar - April 2021

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