Once upon a time, before snacking became a daily activity for 94% of Americans surveyed1 and a convenient meal replacement for on-the-go millennials,2 the snacking landscape seemed populated predominantly by little kids with big appetites for tide-you-over treats. With so much attention focused on millennials and their transformative impact on the foodservice industry, we can lose sight of the fact that kids still help drive snack sales and foodservice trends.
No Kidding: Children Have Serious Impact on Snack Trends
Topics: Millennials, Snack, Gen X, Better-for-You, Foodservice Industry, Food & Beverage
Snack Subscription Boxes Satisfy Millennial Appetite for Convenience
As consumer demand for speed and convenience continues to drive such snack trends as grab-and-go and takeout and delivery, the destination seems to become increasingly clear: more snacks, less fuss. Consumers are snacking more and more, but want to do less and less. Nearly half of Americans snack two to three times a day,1 and 94% snack at least once daily.2 The millennial need for speed compels foodservice operators to pick up the pace when it comes to satisfying snack yearnings that cross dayparts.
Topics: Millennials, Delivery, Snack, Gen X, Baby Boomers, Packaging, Meal Kit
Older and Wiser: Snacking Trends of the Maturing Millennial Market
Topics: Millennials, National, Snack, Gen X, Baby Boomers, Demographic
Nothing seems to perk up profits and spread good cheer among foodservice operators like holiday coffee sales. Last year, one of the jolly juggernauts in the coffee category saw sales spike 12% during the holiday season to $5.47 billion.1
Topics: Millennials, Specialty Coffee Shop, Seasonal, Gen X, Better-for-You, Demographic
Topics: Millennials, Mobile, Gen Z, Gen X, Baby Boomers, Better-for-You, Online Reviews, Social Media, Foodservice Industry