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6 trends on display at IDDBA 2023

Here's six trends we saw on the show floor

Mark Hamstra

June 6, 2023

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Mark Hamstra

From edible insects to robotic cake decorators, the 2023 International Dairy Deli Bakery Show had all the bases covered when it came to emerging trends in the industry.

Many of these innovative solutions were on display in the “What’s in Store Live” area of the show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, while others were found among the vendor booths in the expo halls. Plant-based meat and dairy alternatives were well-represented, as were products that catered to consumers’ demands for indulgent treats and others that sought to meet specific dietary restrictions, such as gluten- or allergen-free.

Click through the slideshow to check out the product trends. 

About the Author

Mark Hamstra

Mark Hamstra

Mark Hamstra is a freelance business writer with experience covering a range of topics and industries, including food and mass retailing, the restaurant industry, direct/mobile marketing, and technology. Before becoming a freelance business journalist, Mark spent 13 years at Supermarket News, most recently as Content Director, where he was involved in all areas of editorial planning and production for print and online. Earlier in his career he also worked as a reporter and editor at other business publications, including Financial Technology, Direct Marketing News, Nation’s Restaurant News and Drug Store News.

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