>the trend for low-carb diets, concerns about gluten and an increase in alternatives – from protein pots and salad bowls to sushi and macaroni cheese – have all hit [bread] sales.
>42% of Britons eat bread on a daily basis, down from 52% two years ago... only a quarter of 16- to 24-year-olds eat bread every day compared with about half of those over 45.
>Sales of sliced bread have been coming off for maybe four years. People see it as highly calorific. It’s gone from being a real staple to being perceived as a negative food
>One supermarket told the Guardian it expected to reduce space devoted to bakery items within the next 18 months because of declining interest from its shoppers.
UK data, but I imagine there's a similar trend in other countries. Is bread dead? Do you eat less bread than you used to?
I still eat a decent amount of it but only with a considerable amount of healthy food just for it's texture. I'm not making sandwiches or toast anymore
Noah Anderson
I no longer buy bread at all. I just make it at home. it's a nice hobby, cheaper, and healthier. also tastes better
Julian Rivera
I fucking love bread and i vary the types of bread i eat a lot.
