During the holiday season, the demand for special foods jumps every year, but gluten-free products are receiving particularly high attention now. Manufacturers and retailers are announcing their holiday novelties in response to consumers' increasingly conscious choices. The gluten-free lifestyle has long outgrown serving just the needs of a narrow segment. In the Christmas offerings, gluten-free options are now standalone, sought-after categories rather than mere supplements. The growing demand during the holidays is not solely due to the purchases of celiacs and gluten-sensitive individuals. A broader consumer circle has emerged, which chooses gluten-free products out of a conscious lifestyle, digestive comfort, or simply trend-following. The motivations of buyers are diverse, but they have one common point: everyone wants to eat without worry at the holiday table. Adapting to this, manufacturers are no longer just offering classic staple products in gluten-free versions. More ...