SNACKS AND CONFECTIONERY


The healthy snacking trend continues


Events of the past two years have seen a change in snacking habits with many consumers now choosing healthier alternatives. Here we canvassed the opinions of three key players in the vending industry about new trends and what’s hot in vended snacks.


The ingredienT specialisT, rM curTis “Snacking is a major area of growth in the UK, with 66% of adults snacking at least once a day and it is healthier snacking which is the key driver of this – a trend that is set to continue. The rise of on-the-go snacking naturally


fell during lockdown and periods of restriction during the pandemic. However, the pandemic has increasingly pushed consumers to review their healthy habits. Trends show consumers wanting functional benefits and healthy alternatives for their snacks. The consumer is paying attention to what they consume and increasingly keen for guilt-free natural snacking solutions. Snacking Essentials Shot Packs are a


handy range of nuts, fruits and seeds, containing all natural ingredients, nothing artificial. Available in calorie-controlled portions of 40g, the range consists of five


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varieties including: Super Seed & Fruit Mix, Nutty Protein Mix, Fruit & Nut Mix, Cashew Nuts and Whole Almonds With the imminent arrival of the new


HFSS guidelines (referring to foods that a high in fat, salt and sugar), the Snacking Essentials shots range are all non-HFSS and so provide good solutions for those looking to meet the guidelines. The whole range is also CQUIN compliant, and each pack provides functional benefits. Our shot packs are suitable for vending


but packed in shelf ready display units that can also be utilised for impulse sales on the counter, or by the checkout. The small shot packs offer great portability and a solution for retailers looking to offer convenient and healthy snacking solutions to their customers. With mindful, clean-eating having never


been more popular, the range has been developed to provide optimal nutritional balance combined with taste.


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