Kroger’s research arm identifies demographic changes.
 

These benefits can attract health-conscious shoppers and command a higher price point.

A predominant trend at the IDDBA show reflects consumers’ desire to indulge a little, but not too much.

More new sweet options and expanded distribution in emerging markets, discounters and c-stores planned.

Buns and rolls sales have outpaced other bread categories in both the center store and perimeter. 

Appetite-suppressing drug threatens to impact flour consumption.

Organic sales, meanwhile, rise for fresh bread sold at retail.

New details come from the group’s “US Grocery Shopper Trends: Finding Value” report.

Companies may show consumers how to dispose or recycle items.

The devil is in the details.