Dive Summary:

• The bakery sector is growing at a fast clip, but with modern consumers' thirsting for new and different types of bread, some experts see a need for product inspections to be more flexible.
• Varied product lines are putting serious strains on product and safety inspections, which were originally meant for a small range of sandwich and white breads.
• The complexity and variety of both the techniques and ingredients in breads of today, from multi-grain to spelt-flax-rye bread, has sparked a call for newer, more product-aware regulations.

From the article:

"... 'Demands from consumers are paramount in the bread industry but consumer demand and appetite for variety puts pressure on manufacturers,' Giles told BakeryandSnacks.com.

Consumer expectations on bread quality across the globe remain high, and manufacturers know this, he added. ..."