Puratos Taste Tomorrow research identifies texture contrasts, experiential chocolate and protein- enriched bakery as key 2026 trends
Global ingredient supplier Puratos has released findings from its Taste Tomorrow consumer insights programme, revealing three major trends expected to shape the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors in 2026. The research synthesised data from over 23,000 consumers across 56 countries alongside semantic AI analysis of social media conversations and search engine queries.











