Snacking has become increasingly popular in recent years—and shows no signs of slowing down.
In 2018, 80% of consumers snacked at least once a day.1 Two years later, 88% of adults surveyed for Mondelēz International’s 2020 State of Snacking™ report said they were noshing between meals just as much as—or more than—they did in 2019.2
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Topics:
Millennials,
Trends,
Promotions,
Marketing & Communications,
Side Dishes,
Quick Service Restaurant,
Appetizers/Snacks,
Snack,
Gen Z,
Gen X,
Baby Boomers,
Gum & Candy,
Single-Serve,
OREO,
Dessert Ingredients,
Foodservice Industry,
Menu,
Consumer,
Demographic,
Flavors & Ingredients,
Menu Strategy,
Retail,
Operations,
COVID-19,
Coronavirus,
Fast-Casual Restaurant,
Branded Ingredients,
Mashups,
Flavor Profiles,
Personalization,
Consumer Behavior,
Value,
Indulgence,
Customization,
Limited Time Offers (LTOs)
The pandemic has put a spotlight on off-premises business as major chains and independent operators strive to whip up recipes for success under challenging circumstances. Capacity restrictions, shutdowns and consumer safety concerns may have stalled in-store traffic, but the off-premises revenue engine continues to steer foodservice in the direction of delivery and takeout.
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Topics:
Millennials,
Trends,
Gen Z,
Foodservice Industry,
Menu,
Demographic,
Menu Strategy,
COVID-19,
Coronavirus
Snacking is in a state of flux. Its frequency is accelerating (94% of survey respondents snack at least once daily;1 one in four millennial snackers partake four or more times a day2) as shifting demographics and busy lifestyles upend traditional eating patterns. As a result, foodservice operations face new challenges and opportunities to satisfy a seemingly insatiable demand for tantalizingly unique flavor experiences.
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Topics:
Millennials,
Snacking,
Quick Service Restaurant,
Casual Dining Restaurant,
Gen Z,
OREO,
Demographic
There’s a lot of buzz these days about snack trends. A smorgasbord of juicy buzzwords, including grab-and-go, wellness, mash-up, hybrid, clean label, international inspiration and numerous others, feeds the need for foodservice operators to keep pace with consumer demand for menu innovation.
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Topics:
Trends,
National,
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner,
Snack,
Better-for-You,
Consumer,
Demographic
With the global market for snacks expected to reach $138.2 billion by 2020 -- a significant jump from $94.5 billion in 2015 -- the snacking industry seems poised to grow stronger and more vibrant.
1 And with 94% of Americans snacking at least once a day, it’s easy to see why we should expect the snack fest to continue.
2
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Topics:
Millennials,
National,
Snack,
Gen X,
Baby Boomers,
Demographic