Snack Foods Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

The concept of three meals a day is an increasingly antiquated notion. Modern day consumers are grazers and snackers. This perpetually harried populace frequently eats meals on the go. Eating several smaller portion meals daily is the trend of the moment that most food industry experts agree is not going away.

Understanding the variety of snack foods consumers favor, as well the snackers themselves is a surefire way to gain greater insights into the U.S.consumer spectrum. From parents to kids, undergrads to Baby Boomers, virtually everyone is a snacker. The key is figuring out which products are in demand, especially in our current health conscious society.

MarketResearch.com’s collection of reports focused on snack foods will help you leverage present and emerging trends in the all important snack food market.

Snack foods generally can be divided into sweet vs. salty/savory snacks. Sweet snacks typically include candy, cookies/baked snacks, food bars, and fruit snacks. Salty or savory snacks typically include chips and pretzels, cracks, nuts, dried meats and popcorn/rice snacks.

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Snack Foods Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Romania Snacks

    ... value sales are better supported by inflationary pressures driving up unit prices. That said, baseline demand for snacks continues, driven by the post-pandemic landscape heralding a return to out-of-home, on-the-go lifestyles. Added to which, snacks ... Read More

  • Switzerland Snacks

    ... to the rising cost of raw materials such as flour, sugar and cocoa. Demand for snacks has been bolstered by the continued recovery of tourism in the country, with an increase in both European and ... Read More

  • Switzerland Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks

    ... sales. The key drivers of the category are the growing consumer focus on convenience in the midst of hectic modern lifestyles, and the prominent health and wellness trend. Indeed, consumers’ efforts to find convenient snacking ... Read More

  • Argentina Snacks

    ... across snacks categories. During the year, with presidential elections to be held in December 2023, the incumbent government reinforced social aid through social assistance programmes and by increasing the number of products within the national ... Read More

  • Lebanon Snacks

    ... from the unavailability and unaffordability of imported products and international brands, carving out strong positions in key categories such as potato chips, nuts, seeds and trail mixes, sweet biscuits and ice cream by appealing to ... Read More

  • Colombia Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks

    ... is expected to boost retail current value sales but drive down overall retail volume sales for a second consecutive year, as consumers tighten their budgets and reduce discretionary spending. Nonetheless, consumers continue to turn to ... Read More

  • Azerbaijan Savoury Snacks

    ... thanks to a reduction in inflation. However, with the resultant easing of cost-of-living pressures strengthening confidence and purchasing power among consumers, the category is set to register an improved performance in retail volume growth terms. ... Read More

  • Peru Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks

    ... consumption. This double impact has led to sluggish growth in retail volume sales. Despite a promising rebound in volume sales in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the category experienced a slower performance in 2023, in a ... Read More

  • Colombia Snacks

    ... the inflation rate in Colombia is projected to remain high for the market in 2024. As in other areas of packaged food in Colombia, snacks manufacturers have to address multiple shortages in the supply chain, ... Read More

  • Egypt Savoury Snacks

    ... the prices of such products are generally more affordable in comparison to other types of snacks, which makes them accessible to consumers in all income segments. Moreover, while manufacturers are being faced with mounting operating ... Read More

  • Canada Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks

    ... and dried fruits. However, the most significant factor hindering category growth is the recent recall of Quaker snack bars. The brand's initial recall in the US due to Salmonella concerns in late 2023 was expanded ... Read More

  • Argentina Savoury Snacks

    ... 2023 prompted the government to reinforce social aid throughout the year, but particularly during the second semester. The government reinforced social assistance programmes and increased the number of products within the national Precios Justos programme. ... Read More

  • Canada Savoury Snacks

    ... Savoury snacks are increasingly viewed as a healthier alternative to other snack options, aligning perfectly with the growing health consciousness among Canadians. Nuts, seeds, salty snacks, and meat snacks offer consumers the ability to satisfy ... Read More

  • The United Arab Emirates Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks

    ... and wellness, leading to strong performances by fruit snacks, primarily dried fruit, and snack bars. Category players are innovating by incorporating natural and organic ingredients and reducing added sugars, thereby attracting health-conscious consumers. Euromonitor International's ... Read More

  • Azerbaijan Snacks

    ... by the gradual easing of inflationary pressures related to the global recovery from COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Falling inflation has reduced the extent and scale of unit price hikes as compared to 2023, ... Read More

  • Portugal Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks

    ... of their diets, the consumption of sweet biscuits remains strong. Chocolate coated biscuits and filled biscuits are particularly popular in this context. Euromonitor International's Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Portugal report offers ... Read More

  • Portugal Snacks

    ... see an overall positive performance across categories, with some variances depending on category-specific factors. Euromonitor International's Snacks in Portugal report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding ... Read More

  • Panama Snacks

    ... Confectionery is set to benefit from the full resumption of society, while sweet biscuits will be boosted from their free provision in schools. Sales of ice cream, however, will continue to contract due to rising ... Read More

  • Sweden Snacks

    ... per capita consumption of snacks in general and market maturity. Nonetheless, some trendy categories are managing to see healthy growth, boosted by product innovation and interest in the health and wellness features of snacking products. ... Read More

  • The United Arab Emirates Snacks

    ... in social gatherings, demand for premium and culturally resonant snacks, such as chocolate-covered dates and luxury chocolate confectionery, is on the rise. E-commerce continues to gain traction as busy consumers appreciate the convenience of online ... Read More

  • Portugal Savoury Snacks

    ... whereby consumers eat fewer sit-down meals throughout the day and, instead, snack more often. Added to which, savoury snacks offer various healthy options for consumers on-the-go, for example as seen with nuts, seeds, and trail ... Read More

  • Peru Savoury Snacks

    ... growing preference for larger packaging sizes, particularly among consumers who enjoy staying at home for activities like binge-watching series or movies. This shift reflects a desire for convenience and value, as larger packages offer more ... Read More

  • Sweden Savoury Snacks

    ... The competition is fierce and in the challenging economic conditions seen in the latter part of the review period, the popularity of more competitively priced private label products grew. Brands tried to respond using different ... Read More

  • The United Arab Emirates Savoury Snacks

    ... they are typically baked or dehydrated, leading to lower fat and calorie content compared to fried snacks. This aligns with the preferences of health-conscious consumers, driving the increasing demand for these savoury snacks. However, the ... Read More

  • Switzerland Savoury Snacks

    ... social gatherings and barbecues, and major sporting events, including the Euros football tournament and the Olympic Games. Other savoury snacks is set to be the best performer, with potato chips also expected to perform well ... Read More

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