October 2, 2025 – Mornings remain anchored by habit, but the mix of products and priorities shaping breakfast is steadily evolving. Most consumers still eat breakfast alone, and half of consumers say coffee flavors are what they seek first – a signal that routine, not exploration, drives early-day choices. But what fills the meal slot is shifting: traditional staples such as cereal and milk are losing ground, while bars, smoothies and fortified beverages are redefining what breakfast can be.

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