Snack Buyer July 2024

18 @specialityfood BREAKFAST, BRUNCH AND LUNCH Make it easy for your shoppers. They want products that will fill them up, provide key nutrients (like fibre or protein), and that don’t leave them facing huge sugar spikes later in the day. Low sugar porridge pots, snacking hummus pots, and even that old favourite, cheese, are all great options. There’s no stopping for a siesta in the UK. Brits are known for their workaholic nature, which often leads tomissedmeals – particularly breakfast and lunch. Around 15% of adults say they skip breakfast on a regular basis because it doesn’t fit into their schedule, while the average lunch break is now 33minutes. It’s clear there is a need for products that can easily be slotted into these eating occasions. However, shoppers are beingmore cautious, eschewing pre-packed sandwich deals in favour of lighter, more nutritious options ON THE GO CHICP HUMMUS AND BREADSTICKS SNACK POT A perfectly portioned, nutritious on-the-go snacking option, combining crunchy breadsticks and a delicious hummus dip. chicp.co.uk RISE BANANA & PEANUT BUTTER POTS Filling sugar-free, gluten-free blitzed porridge pots, ready to eat. This one mixes together the taste of ripe banana and peanut butter. riseporridge.com BUTLERS FARMHOUSE CHEESES PERFECT BRITISH CHEESEBOARD Keenly priced, and with just enough cheese for one hungry person, or two to share, this collection includes 18- month aged Sunday Best, Button Mill and Blacksticks Original. butlerscheeses.co.uk THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR HUMMUS IS PREDICTED TO GROW FROM $4.21 BILLION IN 2024 TO $10.05 BILLION IN 2032 . FORTUNE BUSINESS INSIGHTS SAYS THIS IS DUE TO THE INCREASING FAMILIARITY OF THE PRODUCT, AND ITS POSITIONING AS A HEALTHIER , MORE NUTRITIOUS SNACKING OPTION FORTUNE BUSINESS INSIGHTS