Snack Buyer July 2024

11 specialityfoodmagazine.com CLASSICS THE AFTERNOON IS PEAK SNACKING TIME IN THE UK , WITH 51% OF CONSUMERS SNACKING BETWEEN LUNCH AND DINNER FMCG GURUS CAMBROOK COCKTAIL HOUR NUTS A sophisticated party starter of chilli cashews and peanuts, hickory smoke almonds, and caramelised hazelnuts. The choice of some of London’s most famous hotel bars. cambrookfoods.co.uk MANILIFE DEEP ROAST SALTED PEANUTS The highest quality peanuts, sourced from a single family estate, given intensity of flavour with the brand’s signature deep roast and a sprinkle of salt. These take the classic to a new level. mani-life.com MR FILBERT’S BLACK TRUFFLE & SEA SALT MIXED NUTS Mixed nuts are oven roasted before being tumbled in aromatic black truffle and sea salt. A distinctive, luxurious- tasting snack. mrfilberts.com NUTS Nuts are picking up a pace in the snacking arena. Not only do they have widespread appeal at multiple price points, but they meet the overwhelming demand right now for protein. A single serving of nuts (around 28g) can deliver around 3-7g of protein and 3g of fibre, which is making them the on-the-go choice for shoppers looking to maximise their macros. The bigger and better your range of nuts, the more you’ll be able to entice these consumers, curious to try new flavours, over the threshold. PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT Kent Crisps are an award-winning range of hand- cooked traditional British crisps inspire d by local flavours. The business is on a mission to produce seriously tasty crisps whilst showcasing some of the county’s finest food and drink. They use Red Tractor assured British potatoes and partner with some of the best local producers, using real ingredients to put a twist on some of the nation’s favourite flavours. Packets showcase the county’s favourite landmarks, from Canterbury Cathedral to Whitstable beach huts. Kent Crisps are gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians (with the exception of Lamb & Rosemary and Ham & Mustard). They export to over 15 countries worldwide and are passionate about flying the flag for British produce. kentcrisps.com KENT CRISPS SAVOURY BISCUITS You can’t beat a sweet dunker, but a category to watch on the biscuit aisle is savoury, with multiple brands sweeping in to revitalise what has been a staid part of the market for quite some time. Biscuits infused with nuts and seeds, tapping into the gut health trend, are popping up, alongside a steady flow of wafer- type savoury biscuits, promising a lighter touch. Cheese biscuits will always be a hit with all ages but look also for those bringing an element of spice or a sprinkle of herbs. TREGROES WAFFLES MATURE CHEDDAR The brand will be familiar with shoppers for its sweet, caramel-filled waffles, so these make a nice bridge into the savoury category. A crunchy bite, infused with cheese from South Caernarfon Creameries. tregroeswaffles.co.uk GOOD GUYS BAKEHOUSE CHEDDAR BISCUITS These contain just five calories each, despite being absolutely packed with real Cheddar. The light, moreish wafers also have a dash of chilli, black pepper and spice. goodguysbakehouse. co.uk ISLAND BAKERY CHEESE BISCUITS – HARISSA & CUMIN These buttery, organic morsels are one of the brand’s personal favourites, delivering warmth from the spices balanced by the savoury punch of Isle of Mull Cheese. islandbakery.scot THE 69% OF CONSUMERS WHO ENJOY SAVOURY BISCUITS TEND TO EAT THEM EVERY DAY MINTEL