ANAHEIM, CA — When it comes to bakery items, especially in the supermarket perimeter, the challenge isn’t getting shoppers to the product, it’s enticing them to put it in the cart.
In the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA)’s What’s In Store report, Technology and Innovation emerged as one of the association’s five guiding trends for its members. As occasions make their way into consumers’ everyday lives, technology and innovation are enabling bakery brands and retailers to put their products and services at the forefront.
According to What’s In Store, shoppers hit the supermarket bakery more than 60 times in a year with a penetration of about 98%, making the landscape ripe for increased engagement.