# Limited-Edition Pancake Breads The Thomas Blueberry Pancake Swirl Bread is 100 Calories Per Slice By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swirl-bread References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/food-spotlight-thomas-launches-limited-edition-blueberry-pancake-swirl-bread/) & [thomasbreads](http://www.thomasbreads.com/) Enjoying pancakes usually means creating them from scratch in the kitchen or heading to your closest diner, but the [Thomas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bimbo-bakeries-2) Blueberry Pancake Swirl Bread aims to let you enjoy the flavor whenever you like. The limited-edition bread is naturally and artificially flavored to mimic the experience of [blueberry pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberries-crme-pancake-waffle-mix) and is ideal for toasting as a quick snack or morning meal. The Thomas Blueberry Pancake Swirl Bread contains 100 calories per slice, is free of high-fructose corn syrup and contains just four grams of total sugars per serving. The bread comes as a response to consumer demand for more niche flavors and variations, while also speaking to a preference for convenience when it comes to enjoying traditional tastes and experiences from home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Convenience Breads:** Opportunities for food manufacturers to create more niche and nostalgic flavored breads to meet the consumer demand for convenience. - **Low-calorie Swirl Breads:** Opportunities to create low-calorie bread alternatives mimicking traditional comfort foods for health-conscious consumers. - **Niche Flavor Trends:** Opportunities to cater to niche consumer taste preferences with limited-edition flavors and variations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery Industry:** Opportunities for the bakery industry to innovate and diversify their product line to include more nostalgic and niche flavor options. - **Refrigerated and Frozen Foods Industry:** Opportunities for the refrigerated and frozen foods industry to expand their breakfast food options with low-calorie and convenience bread alternatives. - **Health-food Industry:** Opportunities for the health-food industry to create healthier bread alternatives with low calorie and low sugar options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavorful Breakfast Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bimbo-bakeries-2.md) - [Flaky Croissant Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-bread.md) - [Wholegrain Muffin Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-muffin-tops.md) - [Themed Fiber-Rich Frozen Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluey-frozen-pancakes.md) - [Breakfast Cereal Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/froot-loops-mini-bagels.md) - [Cranberry-Infused Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-breads.md) - [Heat-and-Eat French Toast Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brioche-french-toast.md) - [Cinnamon Toast-Infused Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-pancakes.md) - [Baked Good-Inspired Toaster Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-frosted-banana-bread.md)