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Market researcher Mintel’s data support the recommendation that snack companies should experiment with flavors to fuel sales of all types of snacks. Forty-three percent of consumers say they look for new flavors all of the time or most of the time, while about 41 percent do so occasionally. The consumer quest for new flavors varies somewhat by age: the under-45 group, which includes Gen Z and younger Millennials, are most likely to seek out new flavors all of the time while those 55 and older are less likely to try something different. Top flavors such as cheddar, salted, barbecue, garlic, and ranch aren’t surprising: older consumers lean toward onion-flavored snacks while Gen Z tend to prefer peanut butter the most.
"Use flavor experimentation to bolster snack sales", Baking Business, September 27, 2021
The Eat Right Movement of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, which originally focused on reducing sugars, sodium, and saturated fats in snacks and candy, is now promoting immunity boosting ingredients. The relatively recent emphasis emerged during the pandemic, and now India’s food companies are adding healthy ingredients such as whole grains, vegetables, and micronutrients to their products, including children's foods. An example is Lil' Goodness, a children’s food and nutrition brand that is targeting deficiencies of vitamins B, C, D, zinc, calcium, Iron, protein, as well as an excess of unhealthy fats and carbs. The company’s product lines include savory snacks (multigrain puffs, veggie crackers made with real veggies) and sweet snacks such as prebiotic chocolates.
"Snacks and sweets take a healthy twist as Eat Right Movement gains importance during pandemic", Food And Beverage News, August 31, 2021
The Irish taste and nutrition company’s research shows there are ample opportunities in the snack marketplace for grocery and private retail labels to plant their product flags. The company created what it says is an “easy-to-navigate online microapp” designed to provide information about its research results and identify the opportunities shaping the private label snacks space. The “Seizing the Private Label Snack Category” microapp allows users to explore product packaging examples and reveals the claims and ingredients that resonate with various consumer types. Insights related specifically to snacks provide direct guidance on tackling snack product innovation. For example, private label consumers comprise two key groups: “adventure seekers” (novel flavors) and “practical traditionalists” (tried-and-true flavors).
"Kerry’s microapp delves into emerging opportunities in private label snacks", Food Ingredients First, August 26, 2021
The London, Ont.-based maker of vegan, gluten-free, and trans fat-free plantain snack chips says its products will soon be available in the U.S. A type of banana, plantains are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Mr. Favourite’s chips come in Chili Garlic, Sour Cream and Onion, and regular varieties.
"100 Percent Vegan, Gluten-Free, Trans Fat-Free Plantain Chips are the Perfect Snack for You!", Globe Newswire , August 25, 2021
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