Snacking
October 17, 2023
Quick bites just keep picking up speed in our fast-spinning world. Every day, snacks are a go-to for on-the-go consumers across the globe. In fact, 71% of consumers surveyed in the U.S. and abroad snack at least twice a day, according to the latest State of Snacking Report from Mondelēz International.1 What’s more, 55% of households replace a meal with snacks each week, underscoring a preference of many small plates over a single entree.1September 26, 2023
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