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The category's strategy will centre around fibre, tailoring innovation to generational needs and adjusting the composition of chocolate ingredients. Jolene Ng, Principal Analyst…
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The Future of Biscuits, Cookies and Crackers 2026
"The category's strategy will centre around fibre, tailoring innovation to generational needs and adjusting the composition of chocolate ingredients."
Discover the future trends in the global biscuits, cookies and crackers market with Mintel’s Future Of report. The report identifies the key consumer and industry trends that will impact the global biscuit industry over the next five years.
The most important upcoming trends in biscuits are analysed and succinctly presented alongside relevant insights from Mintel’s consumer data. So you can understand how consumer demands will change and identify future innovation and growth opportunities.
This report also presents Mintel’s analysts’ pick of the most innovative and inspirational launches in biscuits, cookies and crackers. Understanding the future of the biscuit industry has never been so easy.
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WHERE WE ARE NOW
Where we are now
In the next two years
In five years and beyond
IN THE NEXT TWO YEARS
Mintel's perspective
Fibre will become key for biscuits, cookies and crackers
Fibre will become an essential nutrient of focus
Leverage fibre by time of day
Graph 1: consumer motivation to snack to get more protein or fibre by time of day, by generation, 2026
Start the day with soluble fibre and resistant starch
Embrace insoluble fibre to combat the afternoon slump
Crackers with healthy inclusions can shine as fibre heroes in meals
Sensory experiences will be tailored by generation
Snacking needs differ as consumers age
Develop cutting-edge multisensory innovations
Hyper-crunchy textures can target stressed Millennials
Elevate the consumption experience with aroma for Gen X
Consider intentional indulgence for seniors
Innovate for the ageing population
The future of chocolate biscuits is hybrid
Cocoa supply will remain volatile
Reimagine chocolate biscuit architecture with less reliance on cocoa
Blending real cocoa with chocolate flavouring is set to become more prevalent
Cocoa alternatives are set to grow
Cocoa alternatives will expand from natural to cultured ingredients
IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS AND BEYOND
Mintel's perspective
Expect an influx of new upcycled ingredients in biscuits, cookies and crackers
Graph 2: buying food/drink products made with upcycled ingredients (ie that would have otherwise gone to waste) would be appealing, by generation, 2025
Next-generation upcycled ingredients are set to revolutionise healthier snacking
Inclusive biscuits will be part of the next wave of personalised nutrition
Target new social occasions for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Key takeaways
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