European Bakery Scene Stéphanie Brillouet Head of Marketing - Délifrance UK
Agenda Introduction to Délifrance Macro economic trends EU distribution channels evolution Trends
Introduction to Délifrance
International Network Part of the Délifrance Group NutriXo Expertise in milling (Grands Moulins de Paris) Expertise in French style bakery products
2 technologies 3 sizes Small bread Sandwich bread Bread to share Bread range
French style viennoiserie Indulgent viennoiserie French filled viennoiserie Different technologies depending on the desired quality, price and convenience Viennoiserie range
A large range of French pâtisserie Eclairs, religieuses, Paris-Brest… Entremets Mille-feuilles Tartes, tartelettes Mignardises Verrines Macaroons
Puff pastries: baskets, croissants and specialities Ready to bake technology Growing savoury range
Macro economic trends
Impact of the economic crisis Growth of more basic /staple categories Slow down of more luxurious categories but regaining momentum Growth of snacking lead categories Raw material prices & cost pressures European manufacturers looking for more efficiency leading to continuing consolidation of the bakery industry Health and nutrition concern Salt intake, low carb, Free-from Overall bakery structure is changing Decreasing number of artisan bakeries Development of the retail sector offer Discounters growth Bakery chains and coffee shops development
EU distribution channels evolution
EU bakery products distribution Ireland, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, UK Greece, Turkey, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain Germany, UK, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Ireland Germany, Austria, Netherlands UK, Sweden, Denmark
Retailers
Retail landscape is constantly evolving Refreshing of larger store formats (supermarkets & hypermarkets) Growth of discounters Regained growth of premium offering Growth of online sales and click & collect Convenience channel evolution
Making larger store formats working harder Creating destinations, either stores or categories to drive footfall Make the store space work harder for promotions and for specific customer needs Use of technologies to help customers once in store
European examples of ISB
Growth of discounters’ bakery offer Discounters are growing fast across Europe with more and more stores adding a strong bakery offer Looking for quality at a value for money price point Looking at introducing more depth in range
Artisanal Bakery
Artisanal bakery evolution
Joseph – Brot vom Pheinsten, Vienna, Austria Lagkagehuset Bakery, Copenhagen, Denmark Modern ways of displaying bakery products
Praktik Bakery, Barcelona, Spain Blé, Thessaloniki, Greece VyTA Boulangerie, Turin, Italy Princi, Milan, Italy (also in London)
Bakery Chains
Growth of bakery chains – Success Factors Positioned as “artisanal bakeries” whilst driving high volumes Bread is made on site or at a central industrial bakery Viennoiserie, pâtisserie and savoury products often outsourced or produced industrially Aggressive promotions Targeted prices Targeted range and quality Location – retail parks, high traffic roads, urban areas
Examples Marie Blachère Over 200 shops mainly in France c. 500 bakeries mainly in Germany One of the original bakery chain present in 29 countries
Trends
Premiumisation / Indulgence Rustic Artisanal Bread Classics Revisited Dessert Trends Levain Sourdough Mother dough Big sharing breads Fermentation Wild yeasts Natural burst Darker colour Hot dog rolls New burger buns Sandwich breads Cup cakes Macaroons Eclairs What’s next? Japanese influence Mini selection
Éclairs trendy in France, growing around Europe Great British Bake Off
Shops dedicated to one single product
Premiumisation / Indulgence Rustic Artisanal Bread Classics Revisited Dessert Trends Hybrid Levain Sourdough Mother dough Big sharing breads Fermentation Wild yeasts Natural burst Darker colour Hot dog rolls New burger buns Sandwich breads Cup cakes Macarrons Eclairs What’s next? Japanese influence Mini selection Cronut Dosant Duffin Crookie Townie Muffle Macanut What’s next?
Cronut Macanut Crookie TownieMuffle Duffin The new Hybrid Products…
Wellthy Free form Reduce Natural World Wild ingredients Natural flavours Vegs inclusion Sugar reduction Reduce salt Gluten free Balanced carbs Healthy Perceived Cuisine Scandinavian Mediterranean
Convenience Packaging for on-the- go food Sandwiches in bakery outlets Hand held products Bake at home bakery products New retail access points
Adding extra convenience… New retail access points
Ingredients Ancient Grains & Seeds Revival Farro AmaranthSpelt Quinoa Teff Kamut Chia Provenance Heritage vegs Ingredients Linked to health benefit Wild flowers Rose / Violet Forgotten herbs Flavours Lemon BBQ Natural Smoked
Cuisine Big Influencers Middle Eastern JapanScandinavia New Kids On The Block Hybrid cuisines Brazilian Peruvian Mash Up Savoury desserts Sweet & savoury
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