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Create your perfect Bake Shoppe with Prairie City Bakery’s simplified foodservice solution. Their full line of award-winning, thaw-and-sell Bake Shoppe products set the foundation for a successful foodservice program for your store. Their premium bulk products are packed in convenient 4-and 6-packs allowing you to use only what you need daily, reducing your number of stales. Add Prairie City Bakery’s foodservice expertise and smart merchandising displays and you’ve got yourself a winning easy-to-execute Bake Shoppe design.

Consumers’ eating habits are changing and plant-based protein is becoming table stakes. At MorningStar Farms, we have spent over 40 years crafting uncompromisingly delicious plant-based takes on America’s favorite foods. Designed for back of house performance, our products make it easy to ass craveable, inspired plant-based dishes to your menu.

Plant-based dining is a trend that continues to grow. While 45 million consumers enjoy plant-based proteins regularly¹, the fact is that 89% of them are not vegetarian or vegan. There has been a recent surge of up to 90%² of consumers choosing plant-based alternatives.³ With 94% of Americans willing to eat more plant-based foods⁴, this trend is expected to continue with nearly 9 out of 10 consumers expected to retain interest in plant-based proteins.⁵

Snacking has never been as prevalent as it currently is with today’s consumers. With snacking occasions on the rise, consumers are seeking out indulgent treats more than they ever have. In fact, according to IRI, the “True Indulgence” snacking segment was not only the largest in 2020, but it was also the fastest-growing,