Key Bakery Trends

One of the largest segments in the food processing sector in India, Bakery industry is poised to witness remarkable growth.

- Sharmila Chand

The changing consumer habits and lifestyles are creating a stir in the realm of bakery industry. The demand for healthier products and alternatives, innovative offerings, artisanal handmade products, has led bakery chefs to think 'out of the box' and lead their bakery business to the next level.

Here we talk to well-known bakery chefs and get their perspective on the current trends and the challenges they combat.

Key Trends in the Indian Bakery industry

Satish Sharma, Pastry Chef, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway

Here are four key trends that illuminate the current landscape of the Indian bakery industry:

Diverse Offerings: The Indian bakery industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation, blossoming into a repository of eclectic offerings. No longer confined to traditional staples like Burfi and Imarti, the contemporary bakery in India is a delightful confluence of global and local. Patrons are now treated to an expansive array of delights ranging from sumptuous croissants and tartlets to artisanal bread and themed celebration cakes. This diversification not only reflects the industry's adaptability but also its ambition to cater to the cosmopolitan tastes of its clientele.

Rapid Growth: Over recent years, the industry has seen an unprecedented surge, propelled by several socioeconomic factors. The Indian bakery sector, riding the wave of this urbanization and changing lifestyle dynamics, has strategically positioned itself as a lucrative and fast-growing segment within the broader food industry.