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Salty snacks are soo in “season” for 2022.  Convenience Store News reports salty snacks purchases are at an all-time high.  Even as of a year ago, data analytics company IRI reported salty snacks sales totaled $28.3 billion (Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery). As consumers continue to return to the office, and the summer gathering circuit launches, salty snacks are emerging as THE snacking option. Time to spice up your salty snacking selection with classics done to perfection and a sprinkling of trending flavors.

Here are some salty snacks they’re sure to love sodium much.

Treats to help customers jump-start their resolutions through the holidays

The New Year is a little more than week away, and that can mean only one thing – resolutions. According to research firm YouGov, 54% of Americans resolved to eat healthier heading into 2019. We can expect similar numbers going into 2020. While consumers are looking to eat healthier, on-the-go snacks tallied up $1.1 billion worth of business in 2018, according to Nielsen, and the market is growing. It seems consumers are not willing to skip snacks to achieve their fitness goals.

Meet your customers in the middle with small indulgences that combine better-for-you ingredients like nuts and dried fruit. Here are some of our favorites that help make the transition from the holiday table to the gym bag.

Food brand selection has gone beyond the latest flavors and textures to feeling good. Consumers are seeking snacks with a story, AKA brands that are helping support the environment, diversity and local communities.

A popular diversity cause that consumers like to support is Women Owned brands. Particularly in March during Women’s History Month.

Help them support Women Owned Businesses all March long while offering them something new. Consider adding these up-and-coming Certified Women-Owned Brands with inspiring stories into your assortment.

November – when the temps drop and the holiday season heats up.

No need to wait for Thanksgiving Parade to get the celebration started. There’s food holidays all month to get you revved up for Turkey Time and beyond.

Here’s some ways to celebrate.

2023 is the year of the pickle.

Pickles and pickle flavored products were everywhere at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo. There the dill-ightful briny, tangy flavor was added to everything from chips, to pretzels — even sweets!

Not surprising since 69% of consumers admit to liking or loving pickle, according to a recent Dataessential survey (Yahoo).

Whether you already know that pickles are a big dill or just getting into it, there’s may ways to add this flavor trend to your snacking routine.

When you want to gift a little luxury, but your budget is tight, chocolate and candy gift boxes are always great solution.

They serve up a 5-star gourmet food experience — minus major price tag. And who doesn’t love having that “kid in a candy store” feeling?

It’s not surprising that, this year, when everyone’s feeling the budget crunch, sales of chocolate gift boxes got an 8.3% boost, totaling $342.9 million (Candy Industry).

Grandma’s samplers aren’t the ONLY option for chocolate and candy gifting. Today’s candy and chocolate gifts sets have moved beyond tradition AND aren’t reserved for holidays either.

Inspired to gift gift boxes? We’ve wrapped up the best gourmet chocolate and candy gift box ideas for any occasion and tied them in a little bow just for you! Think of it as our little gift to you.

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