Over the past decade, seeds and nuts have enjoyed exceptionally broad appeal across a variety of demographic groups thanks to their healthful benefits and snack appeal. But like many core categories in the retail channel, seeds and nuts took a big hit during the past 12 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total sales for…
Meat Snacks Grow Along With Bag Size, Consumer Options
Consumers were stocking up on a variety of goods during the pandemic, and meat snacks were no exception. Bigger bags, flavor options and local products all contributed to strong sales growth and optimism for the coming year. According to market analyst Nielsen total U.S. convenience data, meat snacks dollar sales cooked along at a 10.8%…
How Can C-Stores Maximize Jerky Sales?
Whether as a meal replacement or a protein-packed pick-me-up, jerky continues to entice customers as category innovation abounds. Convenience stores that focus attention on this category can become shopping destinations for meat snack lovers. While most people are familiar with the beef jerky stick, meat snacks also come in strips, bites and steaks made from…
Keto-Friendly Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites
Good Dee’s PB Cookie Dough Bites are a low-carb, low-sugar, protein snack for the health-conscious consumer. They contain 100 calories, eight grams of protein, one gram sugar and three net carbs. Good Dee’s founder Deana Karim knows first-hand the challenges of finding satisfying food choices for a healthy lifestyle. Good Dee’s was born from her journey to […]
High-Quality, Consistent Melons
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc.’s MAG.nificent Melon provides consumers with consistency; each melon meets the highest standards for appearance, flavor, texture and aroma. The MAG.nificent Melon has a more pleasant and concentrated aroma compared to traditional cantaloupes. It can be identified by its rich golden outer shell and the juicy inner flesh of the […]
What Are Salty Snacks?
Next to baseball, snacking is the Great American Pastime. Cravings for something crunchy and salty can strike any time of day or night. Research has also shown that consumers, especially younger ones, frequently skip at least one of the traditional, daily three-square meals, choosing instead to tame their hunger pangs with snacks. For both reasons,…
On-the-Go Protein Line
Pro2Go launched its high-protein convenience store product line, which marries traditional whole breast chicken skewers with on-the-go convenience. The skewers single-serve package has 21 grams of protein in a four-ounce serving and comes in Sweet Sriracha Style, Chipotle Style and Rotisserie Style. The skewers are designed with a microwaveable container for easy heat-access as well […]
Grain-Free, No-Added-Sugar Cookies
Hu’s Grain-Free, No Added Sugar Cookies are crispy, mini cookies and come in four flavors: Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Snickerdoodle and Ginger Snap. These cookies are better for you, better for the planet and taste like a cookie should taste — affirming Hu’s position at the forefront of the healthier snacking evolution. Hu No Added […]
Limited-Edition Loaded Popcorn
Cheez-It Loaded Popcorn — made with 100% real cheese — perfectly complements cheesy movie favorites and brings the delicious taste of Cheez-It to the classic poppable snack. Cheez-It Loaded Popcorn is available at retailers nationwide for a limited time in two varieties: Cheez-It Loaded Cheddar Popcorn: the distinctive flavor of 100% real cheese you know […]
Prebiotic Bars
LUNA is launching LUNA with 2.5 grams of prebiotics — the first bar in its category with prebiotics that help promote digestive health. It’s perfect for breakfast, on the go or as an anytime snack between meals. Each bar is gluten-free and has eight grams of protein and 2.5 grams of prebiotic fiber, which help […]