Snacks represent one of the biggest aisles in the grocery store—as well as one of the most dynamic. Changes in consumer behavior, social trends, product innovation, and technology are combining to drive the category’s growth. In this edition of Food For Thought, we highlight three major themes of winning brands in the category and discuss the increasing importance of e-commerce and sustainability.
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Snack Foods in Growth Mode as Marketplace Evolves
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