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The top trend in food this year isn’t a flavor or cooking technique. It’s sustainability — specifically how that product and its packaging is helping to conserve natural resources.

Food waste and packaging are 2023’s top food trends according to market research firm Datassential. And food products identified as sustainable are growing 2.7 times faster than those not marketed as sustainable (Boston Consulting Group).

There are many different ways that brands are getting in on sustainability and upcycling.

To kick off Climate Week (September 17-24), we’re looking at our favorite sustainable sweet and snack brands.

In a world of ever-changing consumer habits, snack selection has remained constant. Snacking is still spontaneous with 72% of consumers not planning their snacks, instead simply grabbing as needed (National Confectioners Association). For one-third of these consumers, the impulse section is part of the snacking experience (National Confectioners Association).  Even as impulse sections evolve beyond traditional cashiered lanes to include self-serve checkouts, self-serve corrals, and grab-and-go sections, must-have items are emerging, regardless of format.  Check out these tips for the must-haves to create an on-point point of sale.

Plant-based has gone mainstream, with more than 9.7 million Americans following plant-based diets according to The Beet. In response, restaurants everywhere, including those in country clubs and hotels, are increasing their offerings to stay competitive. But plant-based offerings shouldn’t stop at fine dining. Grab & Go selections are a great venue for packaged plant-based snacks – particularly as these businesses reopen post Covid-19 quarantine.

The plant-based snacks category is growing rapidly, so it seems overwhelming to keep up with the latest offerings. Also, though similar in wants and size, the snacks that might work best for a country club, might not be applicable to a hotel. By understanding the needs of your members and guests and their snacking preferences, you can turn a so-so snack program into a stellar one.

Food is going beyond simply satisfying hunger, with ‘nutritional value’ ranking as a major factor in food consumption, according to 73% of those surveyed.

A simple way to promote this trend is to highlight products that showcase the low carb craze. Many of these products replace carbohydrates with beans and vegetables. For example, you can update your pasta aisle with bean-based pastas that reduce carbs while amping up protein like POW!™ Pasta Lentil Penne Pasta from Ancient Harvest®.

When it comes to what’s better-for-you, this year it’s personal. Instead of one particular health path or diet trend, we’re all making our own choices on what’s healthy, according to market research firm, Datassential.

While our health journey might be personal, there are a few snack types coming out on top. Read on to uncover the snacks getting all the likes.