As more consumers continue to discover the nutritional benefits and great taste of today’s jerky and meat snacks, the outlook for the category looks bright.

Nuts are one of the fastest-growing segments in snacks. New snack nuts and trail mixes pair better-for-you ingredients with bold, fun flavors and convenient packages for easy-to-eat products that wake up the taste buds and provide long-lasting energy.

Pretzels are starting to take a larger market share in the snacking category, as manufacturers look for unique ways to compete with and overtake chips and crackers.

Americans’ love of Mexican food and tortilla chips’ reputation as being a better-for-you snack has drawn many consumers to the category throughout the years. 

Frozen baked goods manufacturers are helping grocers fill their in-store freezers with convenient meal and snack solutions for today’s busy consumers. 

Conventional frozen pizza has suffered some setbacks, but the outlook is good for brands that differentiate. The market still carries mass appeal, as consumers seek foods with unique flavors and ingredients. 

Consumers are faced with many options in the snack bar aisle. In response, manufacturers are setting their products apart by offering ‘that little something extra,’ to satisfy the trends to please the foodie in us all.

When it comes to cookies, consumers want it all—great taste, better-for-you ingredients, preservative- and allergen-free formulations, convenient packaging and smaller sizes. 

Whether they refer to it as a tortilla or a wrap, consumers are calling on this versatile, unleavened bread to help them create quick, nutritious meals and snacks. 

Forget popsicles—snack cakes are the latest perfectly-portioned summertime treat. And like other on-the-go foods, they’re perfect for the summer shuffle.