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FMCG Gurus – Addressing Ultra-Processing Claims in the Bakery Sector – Trend Report – 2025

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FMCG Gurus – Addressing Ultra-Processing Claims in the Bakery Sector – Trend Report – 2025

 Geographies: Global  Industries: Bakery, Category Insight, Taste & Nutrition, Trend Reports, Trend Resources, Ultra-Processed Foods  Published Date: 2025

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FMCG Gurus – Addressing Ultra-Processing Claims in the Bakery Sector – Trend Report – 2025

Report Description:

This report explores how the bakery sector is impacted by rising scrutiny around ultra-processed food claims and shifting consumer expectations of transparency. It examines how brands can balance the reassurance of clear labeling with the need to reframe perceptions of processing in a more positive light. As consumers become more health-conscious, bakeries have the opportunity to highlight the nutritional benefits these products can deliver, from fiber to functional ingredients such as protein. With consumer awareness of gut health and the microbiome growing, this report examines how bakery options can be positioned as aspirational to consumers, despite worries around ultra-processing and product formulations.

This report will look at the following areas:

  • Consumer perceptions and misconceptions around ultra-processed foods.
  • The impact of health-conscious consumers on bakery consumption.
  • The importance of naturalness and trusted ingredients.
  • How brands can reformulate/position bakery products.
  • The significance of fiber and protein in bakery products.

FMCG Gurus – Addressing Ultra-Processing Claims in the Bakery Sector – Trend Report – 2025

Report Description:

This report explores how the bakery sector is impacted by rising scrutiny around ultra-processed food claims and shifting consumer expectations of transparency. It examines how brands can balance the reassurance of clear labeling with the need to reframe perceptions of processing in a more positive light. As consumers become more health-conscious, bakeries have the opportunity to highlight the nutritional benefits these products can deliver, from fiber to functional ingredients such as protein. With consumer awareness of gut health and the microbiome growing, this report examines how bakery options can be positioned as aspirational to consumers, despite worries around ultra-processing and product formulations.

This report will look at the following areas:

  • Consumer perceptions and misconceptions around ultra-processed foods.
  • The impact of health-conscious consumers on bakery consumption.
  • The importance of naturalness and trusted ingredients.
  • How brands can reformulate/position bakery products.
  • The significance of fiber and protein in bakery products.

How This Report Can Benefit the Industry:

  • Identifies consumer trends around the bakery sector.
  • Offers actionable methods for brands to mitigate changing attitudes while maintaining product appeal.

Files included in this report:

  • FMCG-Gurus-Addressing-Ultra-Processing-Claims-in-the-Bakery-Sector-Trend-Report-2025.pdf
  • FMCG-Gurus-Addressing-Ultra-Processing-Claims-in-the-Bakery-Sector-Trend-Report-2025.pptx
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Report Agenda and Insights available:

Bakery & Ultra Processing
  • [CN791] What does the word “natural” mean to you when it comes to food and drink? Please select all that apply - 2021, 2020, 2019, 2023, 2025
  • [CN632] In which product categories do you believe natural claims are important? Please select all that apply - 2023, 2025
  • [UPF289] Do you believe that there is a link between ultra processed (UPF) food and drink and the following types of health problems? Please select all that apply - 2025
  • [UPF311] How do you think the food and drink you buy have changed over the last ten years? Please select the answer that best fits - 2025
  • [CN314] To what extent do you agree with the statement “Over the last twelve months, I have been more attentive to the ingredient listings on food and drink products that I buy” - 2021, 2023, 2025
  • [UPF128] What product categories do you associate with ultra processed (UPF) food and drink? Please select all that apply - 2025
  • [FS169] How appealing do you find products fortified with protein in foodservice channels? By fortified, we mean products that do not naturally contain protein but have had it added - 2022, 2020, 2025
  • [NS141] Do you consume functional/fortified food and drink? These products are those classified as being high in health boosting ingredients, either naturally or artificially formulated - 2020, 2022, 2024
  • [FS433] What product categories would you like to see fortified with protein? Please select all that apply - 2022, 2020, 2025
  • [NS472] Have you looked to increase your intake of functional/fortified food in the last six months? - 2020, 2022, 2024
  • [PRE288] Have you heard of the microbiome or gut microbiome/microbiota? - 2022, 2024
  • [NS104] What kind of functional/fortified food and drink products do you find appealing? Please select all that apply - 2020, 2022, 2024
  • [PSN479] What does the word nutrition mean to you? Please select all that apply - 2020, 2024
  • [ING848] What benefits do you associate these ingredients with? - 2024, 2019, 2021, 2022
  • [DH506] To what extent do you agree with the following statements? - 2020, 2019, 2018, 2022, 2024
  • [CN314] To what extent do you agree with the statement “Over the last twelve months, I have been more attentive to the ingredient listings on food and drink products that I buy” - 2021, 2023, 2025
  • [CN632] In which product categories do you believe natural claims are important? Please select all that apply - 2023, 2025
  • [CN791] What does the word “natural” mean to you when it comes to food and drink? Please select all that apply - 2021, 2020, 2019, 2023, 2025
  • [UPF128] What product categories do you associate with ultra processed (UPF) food and drink? Please select all that apply - 2025
Positive Nutrition Opportunities
  • [UPF289] Do you believe that there is a link between ultra processed (UPF) food and drink and the following types of health problems? Please select all that apply - 2025
  • [UPF311] How do you think the food and drink you buy have changed over the last ten years? Please select the answer that best fits - 2025
  • [PSN479] What does the word nutrition mean to you? Please select all that apply - 2020, 2024
  • [NS104] What kind of functional/fortified food and drink products do you find appealing? Please select all that apply - 2020, 2022, 2024
  • [NS141] Do you consume functional/fortified food and drink? These products are those classified as being high in health boosting ingredients, either naturally or artificially formulated - 2020, 2022, 2024
  • [NS472] Have you looked to increase your intake of functional/fortified food in the last six months? - 2020, 2022, 2024
  • [PRE288] Have you heard of the microbiome or gut microbiome/microbiota? - 2022, 2024
  • [DH506] To what extent do you agree with the following statements? - 2020, 2019, 2018, 2022, 2024
  • [ING848] What benefits do you associate these ingredients with? - 2024, 2019, 2021, 2022
Actions & Recommendations
  • [FS433] What product categories would you like to see fortified with protein? Please select all that apply - 2022, 2020, 2025
  • [FS169] How appealing do you find products fortified with protein in foodservice channels? By fortified, we mean products that do not naturally contain protein but have had it added - 2022, 2020, 2025

Files included in this report:

  • FMCG-Gurus-Addressing-Ultra-Processing-Claims-in-the-Bakery-Sector-Trend-Report-2025.pdf
  • FMCG-Gurus-Addressing-Ultra-Processing-Claims-in-the-Bakery-Sector-Trend-Report-2025.pptx
  • If you are a user, click here to login and download the report.