This year is already shaping up to be another period of significant change for Panera.

Think brand-new food options, menu discontinuations, and even ingredient policy shifts.

Read on for the six major changes you’ll see at Panera Bread in 2024!

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On April 4, Panerarolled out the biggest menu overhaulin its history.

That totals 21 brand-new or new-and-improved food options hitting Panera’s menu this year.

Customers can view the full list of discontinued itemshere.

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But Chick-fil-A may not be the only chain easing up on its ingredient policies in 2024.

As of publication time, the hats were already sold out.

Panera made another trendy marketing maneuver in January 2024 with the limited-time launch ofits"North Sea Soup Menu.

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TheMayo Clinicsays that most healthy adults can consume up to 400 mg of caffeine per day.

Now, reports are circulating that JAB wants to take Panera public once again this year.

Panera has declined to comment on the reports to several news outlets.

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