Bake Less, Sell More: How Biscuits Win in a Tight Economy

Series: 10 Cake Biz Ideas That Work in 2025 - PART 3

This is Part 3 of the series. If you haven’t yet read Parts 1 and 2, I recommend starting there first. They’ll give you the context you need to get the most out of the 10 ideas I’ll be covering here and in the next parts.

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While the businesses I use in the examples below are from Australia, the same ideas still apply in other countries that share similar consumer trends (as outlined in my Consumer Trends Report in Part 1).

10 Cake Biz Ideas That Work in 2025

As mentioned earlier, according to expermarketresearch.com.au, The Australian bakery products market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.10% between 2025 and 2034, reaching approximately AUD 16.51 billion by 2034. 

The fastest-growing bakery product categories are:

1. Biscuits

2. Cakes and Pastries

3. Cheesecakes

4. Packaged Cakes

Let’s get into ideas for the #1 category:

Biscuits (Fastest-Growing: 6.9% CAGR)

• Everyday classics: Tim Tams, Oreos, Digestives

• Premium/artisanal: handmade shortbread, biscotti, stuffed NYC-style cookies

• Health-conscious: gluten-free choc chip cookies, protein biscuits, low-sugar digestives

• Seasonal/gifting: iced sugar cookies, tins of Danish butter cookies

🍪 Idea #1: Chunky Cookies