Snack Buyer July 2024

19 specialityfoodmagazine.com ON THE GO RISING PRICES ARE DRIVING STRONG VALUE GROWTH FOR THE UK YOGHURT MARKET, WHICH WAS ESTIMATED TO HAVE HIT OVER £2,500 MILLION IN 2023 MINTEL BIO&ME MANGO There are 18 different live and active cultures, totalling more than 60 billion cultures per pot of Bio&Me, with this one bringing a taste of the Caribbean to the table. bioandme.co.uk THE COLLECTIVE GOURMET PASSION FRUIT Billed as being ‘for grown- ups’, The Collective’s version layers thick, luxurious, creamy yoghurt with tart, zingy, crunchy passion fruit compote. thecollectivedairy.com YOGHURTS Yoghurt is a regular basket filler, but consumers are putting greater stock in label reading. They want yoghurts that feed their good gut bacteria, are high in protein, and low in sugar. Flavours trending at the moment include citrussy profiles, tropical fruits and berries. PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT Consumers are demanding bigger bolder flavours which pack a punch. With taste being the biggest consumer desire across all snack categories there is no compromise when it comes to the award- winning salami crisps from Bucknbird. Salami, the original high energy food, has been modernised to create delicious air-dried salami crisps for on-the-go. Multi awarded Bucknbird come in three flavours (Chili, Original and Wild Herb), and are gluten-free, packed with 38g of protein per 100g and the leading meat snack product in most stockists. howsit@bucknbird.com BUCKNBIRD BARS Sometimes, when time is really tight, there is no other option on the go than a cereal or fruit bar. Compact, lightweight and bursting with energy, they slip neatly into lunch boxes, handbags, gym bags and coat pockets. As with most snacks this year, choosing products in this category that are not heavily processed, contain less sugar, and boost fibre or protein, will put you in shoppers’ good books. VELOFORTE ORANGE & CACAO A satisfying chocolate and orange- flavoured bar, filled with crunchy toaste d seeds, fruit and whole foods. The bars are vegan, all-natural, and contain no added sugar. veloforte.com PIP ORGANIC PINEAPPLE & MANGO PIPSTICK Real fruits are cut, dried and mashed into these 100% fruit bars with nothing added. They are full of fibre for slower energy release, and count as one of your five a day. piporganic.com RAWMY GOD PREBIOTIC This raw bar is crafted from prebiotic natural coconut and almond and is free from sugar, gluten and unnecessary additives. rawmygod.com THE 69% OF CONSUMERS WHO ENJOY SAVOURY BISCUITS TEND TO EAT THEM EVERY DAY MINTEL ANN FORSHAW’S LUXURY YOGURT STRAWBERRY & RHUBARB From cow to jar in 24 hours. These eye- catching yoghurts fit very nicely into speciality settings. This one has a pool of strawberry and rhubarb compote at the bottom. alstondairy.co.uk