Archives for January 13, 2026

The big 5: Functional confectionery trends to watch

From protein bars to gut-friendly gummies, functional confectionery is exploding, and it’s changing the game for indulgence

McDonald’s India’s millet bun is a smart, subtle fix for the fiber gap

A quiet change to a burger bun in India says more about where fiber is heading than any claim ever could

A bakery & snacks survival guide for 2026

10 texture trends that will define bakery & snacks in 2026

Crunch isn’t enough anymore. In 2026, texture becomes the main event, not the supporting act