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As the bakery category continues to evolve, product developers are presented with opportunities to leverage trends and acquisitions to create innovative baked goods that resonate with today's consumers.

This article examines current and emerging trends in flavors and colors snack and bakery products.

Prepared Foods has selected six new food and beverage products introduced in January 2025. Vote to let us know which new product is your favorite!

Interview with Professor Hinnerk Von Bargen of the Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio, and his wife, Ming Qian Von Bargen, owner of three San Antonio restaurants.

US consumers increasingly are aware of the importance of hydration to health and well-being. Demand is high for beverages with hydration claims, and this helps push the industry toward innovation. 

Consumers increasingly are seeking plant-based alternatives to satisfy their taste preferences and desires to reduce their reliance on animal-derived products. In order for product makers to successfully fulfill these consumer demands, achieving authentic flavor profiles that evoke the essence of traditional protein has become both an art and a science.

Interview with Adam Maxwell, CEO and Founder of Voyage Foods, Inc., and Kelsey Tenney, founding team member and VP of R &D of Voyage.

Available in three distinct flavors—Original Honey, Soybean, and Black Sesame—each bar strikes a balance of bold toasted nuttiness and natural sweetness.

As the number of consumers prioritizing protein continues to rise, with 71% of consumers trying to eat more protein in their diets, General Mills is expanding its offerings to include a variety of products with protein. 

Prepared Foods explores natural and organic product trends with Kristine Carey, executive director at Naturally Colorado, part of The Naturally Network.