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For 2022, health is still a customer focus, but it’s moved from personal health, to the health of the planet. Supporting environmental health is the number one food trend identified by market intelligence company, Innova Market Insights (Food & Beverage Insider). Today, sustainably-sourced products are hot items, with 55% of consumers worldwide more likely to purchase a product with a sustainability claim (Grocery Dive). A key ingredient to sustained increased sales in 2022 — upping your sustainable brand offerings.

Spotting sustainability isn’t as hard as you might think. Read on for the different ways brands are focusing on sustainability.

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.