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Homestyle Soft-Baked Cookies

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Pillsbury is Introducing Its First Ready-to-Eat Soft Baked Cookies

— March 10, 2021 — Lifestyle
There are countless places to find soft-baked cookies but Pillsbury is introducing yet another avenue with its first-ever ready-to-eat cookies. The Soft Baked Cookies blend butter and shortening for a perfectly chewy texture and they can be found in homemade-inspired varieties like classic chocolate chip, confetti, sugar and peanut butter.

As a brand that's known for its refrigerated cookie dough, Pillsbury is now venturing into an entirely new space. As Jeff Caswell, president of General Mills’ Snacks Division, notes, "Pillsbury is a beloved baking brand that has been around for more than 100 years, but its products have never been in the cookie aisle until now." Knowing that people are looking for quick and easy treats, especially when they don't have time to do their own baking, the brand is introducing sweets that are effortless to enjoy.
Trend Themes
1. Ready-to-eat Cookies - There's a growing demand for convenient and tasty snacks that cater to people's busy lifestyles, creating an opportunity for companies to innovate in ready-to-eat snacks that don't require any preparation.
2. Homemade-inspired Snacks - Consumers are seeking out snacks that offer a balance between indulgence and nostalgia, providing a chance for companies to create products that tap into consumers' desire for homemade-style treats.
3. Innovative Cookie Textures - There's room for companies to experiment with unique cookie textures, flavors, and ingredients beyond the traditional crunchy or soft-baked options to stand out in a competitive market.
Industry Implications
1. Packaged Foods - As consumers' eating habits shift towards on-the-go snacking options, companies in the packaged foods industry have an opportunity to introduce new ready-to-eat offerings like soft-baked cookies to meet consumers' needs for convenience and indulgence.
2. Baked Goods - Companies in the baked goods industry could explore new flavor combinations and ingredients for soft-baked cookies, tapping into consumers' desire for nostalgic, homemade-inspired treats that still feel indulgent and satisfying.
3. Confectionery - As competition in the confectionery market heats up, companies could explore innovative soft-baked cookie textures, flavors, and ingredients to differentiate their products from the traditional candies and chocolates and attract consumers seeking out new indulgent snacks.
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