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formation or improve sustainability. Brands offering minimally
processed products should share how processing
improves their products, such as enhancing nutrition,
increasing shelf life or reducing environmental impact.
While those producing ultra-processed food and drink
products will need to remind consumers of the joy and
comfort they offer. Expect to see a growing interest
in less processed food and drink made with upcycled
ingredients rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, protein and
other nutrients. "
Age Reframed
" Generation X * is pioneering a new approach to healthy
aging that includes products that will help them thrive
in their diverse lifestyles now and for decades to come.
Consumers aged 40 and over account for the most
significant share of food and drink spending in many
markets globally, meaning brands cannot ignore this
forgotten generation. Learning from the 'menopausal
revolution,' brands should consider their various nutritional,
physical, mental and emotional health needs and
innovate products and formulations for issues such as
cardiovascular health, brain health and stress. They can
help promote healthy aging by ensuring nutrient-rich
food and drink is affordable, accessible and convenient
for all 'active agers'. Consumers will welcome brands
that ease the stress of caring for multiple generations;
the winners will be those who offer convenient products
and helpful tools for caregivers and those they care for. "
Eating, Optimized
" Convenience has always been an evolving concept, but
the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated consumers' desires
to find shortcuts to quality food and drink experiences
in their day-to-day lives. Technology like AI and AR will
exist on a spectrum, helping them find their ideal balance
between the occasions when they desire to create truly
innovative and engaging dishes, drinks and snacks and
when meal planning, shopping, cooking, or even eating
can be put on autopilot. AI, AR and other technology
tools are set to become nonnegotiable time savers in
the kitchen. For retailers, developments will come in
the form of real-time shopping assistance, such as push
notifications, and personalized alerts. "
Dough Processing
Equipment
Performance you can rely on
SDR-400
Compact Table Top Bread Moulder
MANUFACTURERS OF DOUGH
PROCESSING EQUIPMENT SINCE 1946
somerset@smrset.com * 800-772-4404 * 978-667-3355
For more information on our full line of dough rounders,
dough rollers and other equipment visit www.smrset.com
This moulder is Ideal for Challah, Hot Dog Buns, Specialty Breads,
Dinner Rolls, Bolillos, Cuban Bread, Sub Rolls, Breadsticks, Pretzels,
Baguettes and more.
Model CDR-170
Breads up to 15 "
Interchangeable pressure plate
from 6 " (15.3cm) to 14 " (35.6cm)
Model CDR-250
Breads up to 20 "
Interchangeable pressure plate
from 6 " (15.3cm) to 19 " (48.3cm)
Dough Rounder
This heavy duty rounder is perfect
for Pizza, Tortillas, Roti, Pita Bread,
Chipote and Ethnic Foods.
Produces 7,200 dough balls per hour in
sizes from 0.5 oz., to over 40 oz. Creates
airtight balls with uniform round shape
& size. It's compact size and low profile
allows for simple, one person operation.
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