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The growing trend toward gluten-free and health-oriented bakery products is influencing equipment design and functionality. Equipment that can manage alternative flours and ingredients efficiently is becoming important as bakeries diversify their product offerings. According to the Food Export Association, 27% of U.S. consumers consuming cookies believe that high protein is an important feature that makes a cookie healthier, while 39% of U.S. consumers perceive “low-calorie” as an important feature that likewise makes a cookie healthier.
The increasing popularity of specialty bakeries is driving the demand for small-scale, high-precision bakery processing equipment that offers customization and flexibility to cater to diverse product ranges and changing consumer preferences. Modular designs that allow easy upgrades and changes in production lines are becoming popular. These bakeries require equipment that can produce high-quality products with unique textures and flavors, often in smaller batches.
Moreover, companies are investing heavily in research and development to create innovative bakery processing equipment that meets evolving market demands. This includes the development of multifunctional equipment that can perform multiple processes, reducing the need for separate machines and saving space and costs.