Back in March, a report was released by Ethics On the Go, from the Culinary Vision Panel's Mindful Dining Initiative Project, that found that younger consumers have increased expectation for ethical snacks and grab-and-go-foods.
Snacking has become increasingly more popular, especially among the millennial generation, and luckily both millennials and older consumers are in search of options that provide qualities like higher protein, cleaner labels and bolder, more creative flavors.
Puffed and extruded snacks are experiencing a renaissance. There are many different types of snacks in this category for shoppers to choose from, including traditional, healthier and even "free-from" options like gluten-free.
Crackers remain one of the most-important segments in baked snacks. But growth has stagnated in recent years. To drive sales, manufacturers are doing exciting things with flavors and other ingredients to meet culinary- and health-driven consumer demands.
AvoLov avocado chips are crafted from real Hass avocados and come in four different flavors; Sriracha, Chili Lime, Pink Himalayan Salt, and Zesty Nacho.
Chips are a staple salty snack. And while traditional types familiar to consumers from coast to coast continue to dominate, innovation, and select forward-thinking clean-label measures, have brought diversification and growth to the segment.