{"id":4966,"date":"2022-07-19T12:53:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T17:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/?p=4966"},"modified":"2022-07-27T14:18:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T19:18:09","slug":"snack-time-stepping-up-its-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/fr-CA\/viewpoints\/snack-time-stepping-up-its-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Snack Time is Stepping Up Its Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Higher protein, more convenience, and new twists on familiar favorites. That\u2019s what we\u2019re seeing from today\u2019s snacking products as consumers enjoy <strong>nutrient-dense <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/fr-CA\/viewpoints\/tacos-snackings-most-valuable-player\/\">\u201cmini meals\u201d<\/a> more frequently<\/strong>. \u200b\u200bThe lines between meals and snacks have blurred. Consumers are shifting eating schedules away from conventional dayparts and are turning to more frequent and <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/fr-CA\/viewpoints\/the-secret-to-snacking\/\">satiating snacks.<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packed with Protein<\/h2>    <p>Sugary snack bars with little nutritional value can sit on the sidelines as high-protein snacks become the star. Common protein sources in snacks include <strong>meat and eggs, while other traditional, familiar products get upgraded for more <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/fr-CA\/viewpoints\/consumer-trends-healthy-eating\/\">nutritional benefits.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>49% of US consumers<\/strong> say they prefer snacks that are <strong>a mix of healthy and indulgent.<\/strong> (Source: Mintel\u2019s A Year of Innovation in Snack Bars)<\/li><li><strong>66% of consumers in Mexico<\/strong> agree that it&#8217;s <strong>worth paying more<\/strong> for food\/drink customized to specific nutritional needs. (Source: Mintel Global Consumer, March 2021, Food &amp; Drink)<\/li><li><strong>35% of Canadian consumers substitute a meal with a snack or drink<\/strong> at least once a week. (Source: Mintel Global Consumer, Sept 2021, Food &amp; Drink)<\/li><\/ul>    <div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"Perfectly Peckish offers snackable eggs with a crispy dip on the side, adding more excitement to the routine hard-boiled egg.\" class=\"wp-image-4970 size-full lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/07\/Peckish_PeelPack_Everything-400.png\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"> <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfectly Peckish Reinvents Hard-boiled Eggs<\/h4>    <p>Peckish, available in the US and online, offers <strong>snackable eggs with a crispy dip<\/strong> on the side, adding more excitement to the routine hard-boiled egg.<\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(Image from Peckish website<\/em>)<\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Savory is the Name of the Snacking Game<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cheesy Flavors<\/h3>    <p><strong>Cheese <\/strong>is a flavor of choice among consumers, making it a popular solution to the demand for snacking items that are familiar and satisfying.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>57% of US consumers <\/strong>say they consume cheddar flavors in savory snacks. (Source: Mintel Trending Flavors and Ingredients in Snacks, March 2021)<\/li><li><strong>68% of consumers in Canada<\/strong> say they\u2019ve eaten cheese as a snack in the past month. (Source: Mintel Snacking Eating Habits, Motivations and Attitudes)<\/li><\/ul>    <div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"Twin Peaks Nacho Cheese Protein Puffs are tossed in a robust seasoning and baked to deliver a crispy, crunchy bite.\" class=\"wp-image-4974 size-full lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/07\/Twin-Peaks-Puffs.jpeg\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"> <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Carb, Protein-packed Puffs<\/h4>    <p><strong>Twin Peaks Nacho Cheese Protein Puffs<\/strong>, available in the US, are tossed in a robust seasoning and baked to deliver a crispy, crunchy bite. These puffs have 21g of protein per serving and come in flavors like nacho cheese, jalape\u00f1o cheddar, and garlic parmesan.<\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(Image from the Twin Peaks website)<\/em><\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salty Snacks<\/h3>    <p>Though sodium is often tied to health concerns, <strong>salty <\/strong>is another desirable flavor consumers use to satisfy savory cravings.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>53% of US consumers <\/strong>say they consume salty flavors in savory snacks. (Source: Mintel Trending Flavors and Ingredients in Snacks, March 2021)<\/li><li><strong>55% of consumers in Mexico<\/strong> say they prefer savory\/salty flavors when snacking. (Source: GlobalData 2021 Q2 \u2013 Consumer Survey Mexico)<\/li><li><strong>77% of consumers in Canada<\/strong> say they\u2019ve eaten salty snacks in the past month. (Source: Mintel Snacking Eating Habits, Motivations and Attitudes)<\/li><\/ul>    <div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"Chicken Tenders seasoned with sodium-free meat rub, topped with Berry BBQ\" class=\"wp-image-3124 size-full lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/03\/Griffith-Mexico-Berry-BBQ-Chicekn-Tenders.jpg\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"> <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Sodium-free Spice Blend to Punch Up Snack Time<\/h4>    <p>While this seemingly presents a dichotomy between satisfied taste buds and healthy blood pressure, Griffith Foods&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/viewpoints\/how-flexible-salt-and-sugar-solutions-are-changing-the-game-for-delicious-nutritious-food\/\">SodiumFlex<\/a> solutions <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/fr-CA\/viewpoints\/reduced-sodium-superfood-snacking\/\">maintain flavor and reduce sodium<\/a>, allowing consumers to have their salt and eat it (guilt-free) too. These chicken tenders are made with Griffith Foods&#8217; sodium-free spice blend and served with a \u201csuperfood\u201d berry BBQ sauce.<\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snacking Goes Anywhere, Anytime<\/h2>    <p>You don\u2019t have to pull up a seat at the table to enjoy protein-packed fuel. Instead, products in on-the-go formats are filling consumers up and keeping them energized. This includes <strong>convenient sticks, handhelds, and bite-sized balls<\/strong> that can be tossed in a car or bag and taken for the road.<\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"> <p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>26% of US consumers <\/strong>say they eat \u201con-the-go\u201d most or all the time.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\">(Source: Mintel 2022 Trends Report)<\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"A resealable bag of CarniSnack beef jerky in the chili lime flavor.\" class=\"wp-image-4977 size-full lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/07\/carnisnack-400.png\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"> <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Protein, Low Sodium Jerky<\/h4>    <p>CarniSnack is a company in Mexico making<strong> beef and pork jerky <\/strong>in flavors like chili lime and lemon pepper. Their products are high in protein, low in sodium, low carb, and 97% fat-free. CarniSnack jerky comes in resealable punches, making these the perfect snack to take on the go.<\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(Image from the CarniSnacks website)<\/em><\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"Hot pink protein balls from the Juice Truck in Canada.\" class=\"wp-image-4978 size-full lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/07\/protein-ball-400.png\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"> <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portable Vegan Protein Balls<\/h4>    <p>The Juice Truck, an emerging cold-pressed juice chain in Canada, offers a<strong> protein ball<\/strong>, made from dates, almond butter, carob powder, maple syrup, sunflower seeds, and hemp hearts, then rolled in dehydrated coconut ribbons.<\/p>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(Image from the Juice Truck website)<\/em><\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"Fried halloumi bites made with Griffith Foods' superfood, ancient grain Creative Coating system.\" class=\"wp-image-4994 size-full lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/07\/halloumi-bites-small.jpg\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"> <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Superfood Halloumi Bites Using Griffith Foods Superfoods Creative Coating System<\/h4>    <p>With smaller portion sizes comes a shift to shareable snacks. Small plates, appetizers, and mini meals that offer variety are a great way to pack a big punch in small portions. <strong>Superfood Halloumi Bites<\/strong> \u2014 made with Griffith Foods Superfoods Creative Coating system \u2014 are ideal for simple, on-the-go sharing.<\/p> <\/div><\/div>    <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Snacking Game Plan: Small. Savory. Satisfying.<\/h2>    <p>Research suggests that <strong>eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day may be better for health and regulating blood sugar levels<\/strong> \u2014 which means this trend isn\u2019t faltering any time soon. Taking <strong>portion sizes and nutrient density<\/strong> into consideration and capitalizing on <strong>products consumers will recognize<\/strong> are ways to play into this trend.<\/p>    <p>Whether it\u2019s upping the ante on sodium-ridden snacks with <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/fr-CA\/viewpoints\/plant-based-empanada-recipe\/\">healthier alternatives,<\/a> boosting classic favorites with <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/fr-CA\/viewpoints\/functional-foods-wellness-beyond-macros\/\">functional benefits,<\/a> or a premium twist on traditional high-protein products, <strong>we\u2019ve got the solutions to help you win big with consumers.<\/strong><\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:236px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff9300\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Let\u2019s Create Better Together<\/mark><\/h2>    <p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">We\u2019re here to help inspire creations that keep your product portfolio on trend. Contact your Griffith Foods representative or\u00a0reach out to our sales team\u00a0to learn more about our ongoing research and innovative offerings.<\/mark><\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/fr-CA\/viewpoints\/learn-more\/\">Get in Touch<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div>    <p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consumers are shifting eating schedules away from conventional dayparts and are turning to larger, more frequent, and satiating snacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":5006,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_mcl_spacing":"","_mcl_block_styles":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[93,13,121,133,140,124,51,24,87],"class_list":["post-4966","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-and-flavor-outlook","tag-alternative-proteins","tag-consumer-market-insight","tag-flavor","tag-health-and-nutrition","tag-insights","tag-protein","tag-sauces","tag-textures","tag-trends"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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