6 Snacking Facts that Will Surprise You
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Impulsive Snacking

Snackers Are Impulsive

72% of us don’t plan what we’re going to munch on, but instead grab as we need, according to the National Confectioners Association.

Afternoon is Still the Most Popular for Snacking

Afternoon Snacking

71% of us admit to having one snack in the afternoon (FoodInsight.org).

What are we eating you might ask? Well convenience stores reported that during the evening commute (between 2:00 and 8:00 pm), 42.1% of dollars sold was spent on candy, 38.6% on tortilla chips, 37.6% on potato chips, 36.6% on snack mixes, and 29.9% on snack cakes (National Confectioners Association).

But Morning Isn’t that Far Behind

Morning Snacking

52% of us have at least one snack in the morning (FoodInsight.org).

The most popular morning snack? Fruit, chosen by 43% of snackers.

Anytime Snacking

Cakes are Acceptable Anytime

Snack cakes made up 29.8% of dollars sold during the morning commute (5:00–10:00 AM) AND 29.9% during the evening commute (2:00–4:00 PM).

(National Confectioners Association)

It’s a Time to Indulge

Indulge Snacking

69% of consumers view snack time as a time to indulge (BakeryandSnacks.com).

Guess that’s why chocolate topped the snack sales charts in the evening!

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