With the majority of global consumers expecting snacks to offer a nutritional boost,¹ healthy snacking is no longer a niche corner of the snacking universe. The types of snacks global consumers are choosing is evolving and disrupting the traditional snack market. From plant-based jerky bars to oat milk yogurt to flavored almond butter squeeze packs, healthy snacks are in high demand. Learn which ingredients, nutrients, and claims are drawing consumers to healthy snacks.

High protein foods have expanded beyond the shakes and bars loved by competitive athletes into mainstream snacks and meals for all consumers. Catalina Crunch high protein cereal, Kodiak Cakes Flapjack Cups and Ready Protein Water are part of the newest wave of protein products on the market. But what’s continues to drive this trend, and will it last?  

Research into bioactives continues to expand opportunities in functional foods and beverages. Check out 2021’s top trends in bioactives for food and beverage.

The RTD beverage landscape looks radically different from just a decade ago. Soda sales are slowing while water sales are growing, and terms like “craft,” “cold brew,” and “natural energy” have gone mainstream, largely due to Millennials, who continue to drive growth in RTD beverages. And most notably, healthy is becoming an expectation of RTD beverage consumers. 

Plant-based meats got an unexpected boost last year when meat shortages forced consumers to explore alternatives. Taste, variety, and sustainability have kept them coming back for more. See how plant-based meats will ride the wave into 2021!