The intersection of Daily Delights and Mindfulness Matters opens the door to an amazing opportunity for retail bakeries today. Dawn Foods identifies four transformative trends in its new Global Bakery Trends, and two – Daily Delights and Mindfulness Matters – can be viewed through a single prism that sheds valuable light on what consumers truly want from the bakery and which types of sweet bakery products they are most eager to purchase.

Daily Delights are represented through smaller-size portions that are perfect for the consumer who wants just a little indulgence in their day. As we place a stronger emphasis on mental health, consumers have increasingly changed their perceptions of sweet goods. Enjoying something sweet has gone from “something I feel guilty about” to “something that makes me feel good,” an essential part of a balanced lifestyle.