After ease in lockdowns and relaxation of rules, there are few challenges to be faced before reaching the normal situation. The most important need of the hour is to practice Covid related compliance to reduce the risk for the staff and the customers. Social distancing and one-way systems within facilities are likely to remain for the foreseeable future.
The biggest challenge faced by standalone bakeries is limited space, thus maintaining social distancing. The challenge faced by the bakeries is changing preferences of the customers. Changing consumer habits and lifestyle enforced by the pandemic has created an increased demand for healthier products. Customers now want baked goods which are ‘guilt-free’ and are thus seeking goods made with alternative ingredients like multigrain and whole wheat. Naturally sourced ingredients are gaining importance. Over the past year, Indian sweets market, particularly the dessert category has undergone a metamorphosis to sate the desire for healthy food.
