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Beyond the Counter & Kitchen: Emerging Trends in Dairy, Deli, and Bakery - Newstalgic Nibbles

Suzy Badaracco

DEC 4, 2025 | Data/Trends

Beyond the Counter & Kitchen Emerging Trends in Dairy, Deli, and Bakery - Newstalgic Nibbles

Part 4: Newstalgic Nibbles: Modern Twists on Classic Bakery Snack Flavors

This presentation explores blending nostalgic flavors with modern innovation to meet evolving consumer preferences. As consumers crave both comfort and novelty, “newstalgia”—the fusion of nostalgia and newness—is gaining traction. Learn how brands can leverage this trend to appeal to a wide range of consumers, from traditionalists to adventurous foodies. We’ll define newstalgia, discuss its significance, and highlight how it applies across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Gain insights into the drivers behind this trend and strategies for using natural and healthy ingredients to modernize classic flavors. Finally, we’ll explore future trends, emerging flavors, and innovations shaping the newstalgia movement.

Objectives:

  • Discuss the significance of newstalgia and its appeal to modern consumers.

  • Show how newstalgic flavors apply across breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacks.

  • Predict future trends in food industry, identifying emerging flavors and innovations to watch.

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Speaker Bios

Suzy Badaracco

President of Culinary Tides, Inc.

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