2022 Healthy Food Trends

Getting healthy in the New Year healthy used to mean “diet time.” But “healthy” has a whole new definition in 2022. Along with it, what’s considered a healthy food. Consumers are taking a holistic approach, eyeing foods that help reduce the risk for chronic illness, reduce stress and achieve better sleep and mental health, as well as offer functional nutrients (Convenience Store News). Don’t worry — you don’t have to clear out your better-for-you section and start fresh. Simply highlight these key health trends, to keep your sales nice and healthy.

Keto is Killin’ It

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According to Convenience Store News, keto is one of the fastest growing terms, its appearance growing 63% on menus over this past year. Similar to Atkins, the Keto lifestyle focuses on

If you’re looking to uncover the latest in confections and savory snacks, well the Sweets & Snacks Expo is the place. We were happy to be back in Chicago, seeing new and familiar faces around the floor — all while getting a taste of what’s in store for the rest of the year. And let us say, this year is going to be pretty tasty!

Want all the juicy gossip on what’s the latest must-haves in snacking? Well you’ve come to the right place. We sat down with our confectionery buying team and got a debrief on the leading trends in sweets and snacking. Here’s what they uncovered.

Americans are all fired up about grilling. Since July 2021, 21 million grills and smokers have been purchased in the US (NPD Group). And the from all predictions, it doesn’t look like this love of grilling is going to fizzle out anytime soon (Forbes Magazine). Heat things up with premium spices, sauces, and sides to transform their grilling routine from “grate” to un-grill-ievable.

From the rare to the well done – here are some of our grilling favorites.

The love baking and baking ingredients received in 2020 was beyond measure. Total sales reached $26.5 billion in 2020, a 24% increase from 2019, according to Baking Business. Expect that number to continue to rise and get beat by 2025, based on predictions by FoodNavigator-USA.com. 45% of consumers call themselves avid bakers, baking at least 1-2 times a month (FoodNavigator-USA.com). Whipping in some new baking supplies could be the secret ingredient to a rise in some serious

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.

Watch out chocolate — gummies are making a comeback! Chewy Candy sales saw an increase of 14.6% (higher than chocolate) to $4.6 billion in 2021, according to the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) State of Treating. Even with consumers returning to the chewy candies they love, 43% want to try something new (NCA). Keep the love coming by offering a sampling of these gummy trends.