Six trends to watch this year

12 Feb 2020

ByJoanie Spencer

Joanie Spencer

Since 2008, Joanie Spencer has covered the retail and wholesale sides of the baking industry. Serving associations such as the American Society of Baking (ASB) and BEMA, Joanie is also in demand as an industry presenter on bakery operations and trends. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Rockhurst University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. When she’s not running or playing soccer, Joanie spends her time with her husband and 11-year-old son.

This week, we’re all about trendsetting. We’ve got insight from two ingredient companies known for their trend-watching, so don’t miss what Barry Callebaut and Dawn Foods have on their radar. If you need a quick fix on snacking innovation, take a look at Frito-Lay’s latest chapter in the Cheetos evolution. But if you’re ready for a deep dive on the trends driving commercial baking and the innovations in place to support them, spend some quality time with the digital edition of our inaugural issue. We’ve curated the content that’s important to you, the bakery executives and decision makers, and our Q1 issue doesn’t disappoint. Let us know what you think of the first issue, and as always, sound off on what you want to see, hear and read.

–Joanie Spencer, editor-in-chief

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