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Monthly Archives: July 2023
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July 27, 2023
Goodbye meals – hello snacks!
We’re in the golden age of snacking. 49% of us admit to snacking 3 or more times a day (Supermarket News). That number gets higher in the younger crowd. 74% of consumers between 18 – 34 say they have multiple snacks per day (Food Business News).
As snacking evolves from “tide me over between meals” to “the main event,” what we’re looking for is changing too. Here’s the latest must-haves in snacking.
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July 13, 2023
It’s a proven fact — gummies are one of our favorite candies. 72% of American’s admitted to eating gummies last year (National Confectioners Association). That’s the highest of any non-chocolate category!
Gummies, in fact, are giving chocolate some fierce competition for the title of top sweet snack. Last year’s chewy candy sales (which gummies are a part of) totaled $5.8B (National Confectioners Association).
What is influencing this boom you might ask? Our experts have some ideas.