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June 21, 2021: 12:00 AM EST
As the pandemic in the U.S. winds down, consumers are again thinking of convenience as they leave the house for work, education and social events. But they have not lost their focus on healthy snacks, and that has led to a surge in plant-based treats. Suppliers listed key themes dominating the snacking space: closer-to-nature, wholesome ingredients like plant proteins; increased use of whole-food ingredients like ancient grains, beans, nuts, and seeds; the emergence of puffed pea crisps, multigrain crackers, and nutritional bars with low sugar, a demand for children’s snacks that deliver better nutrition; a growing emphasis on dairy- and meat-free recipes; and greater emphasis on flavor, including exotic flavor combinations, in plant-based snacks like alternative jerky or sticks.
Elizabeth Green, "Spotlight on snacks: Plant-based preferences are rising, focus on health and better-for-you options", Food Ingredients First, June 21, 2021, © CNS Media BV, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
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