ANAHEIM, CA — As consumer needs evolve post-pandemic, the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) outlined five guiding trends to help its members better serve their customers and consumers.
During IDDBA 2023, which took place June 4-6 in Anaheim, CA, Whitney Atkins, IDDBA’s VP of marketing, and Heather Prach, VP of education, dove into how each trend is impacting the association’s members and identified best practices for capitalizing on those trends.
One important trend, Consumer-Defined Convenience, highlights the ever-increasing need for products and services tailored to individual needs and lifestyles.
“The on-the-go lifestyle is back,” Prach said. “Feeding the family has become a balancing act between money, health, taste and time.”
While saving money is a top consumer priority, there are still opportunities for bakery producers and retail operators to capitalize on taste, time and nutrition.