Snack Buyer July 2024

29 specialityfoodmagazine.com INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABILITY IS THE TREND TO WATCH IN SNACKS, AND REMAINS AT THE TOP OF THE AGENDA FOR BRANDS FEDERICO DELLAFIORE, IFE TUK IN BOMBAY MIX – MANGO CHUTNEY A cross between trail mix and Bombay mix, this sweetly spicy snack offers a different taste and texture in every bite, from chutney- flavoured mango pieces to nuts, crunchy sev and dried pulses. tukinfoods.com BOUNDLESS CHIPOTLE & LIME CHIPS These snacks straddle three current trends – gut-friendly, Mexican and swicy. They are the first chip to be made with activated sorghum, and are high in fibre and flavour, bringing a burst of sweet lime to smoky chipotle. weareboundless.co.uk SUMA CHILLI & HONEY PEANUTS A swicy match made in heaven. Caramelised peanuts, with a lip- smacking chilli and hone y seasoning that will have you reaching into the bowl for more. suma.coop SWICY The rising star of ‘swicy’ as a flavouring is undeniable. It is everywhere, and inspired largely by the popularisation of Asian street food that’s captured imaginations in the West in the last few years. ‘Swicy’, though, isn’t limited to Asian influences. It spans many cuisines, fromMiddle Eastern and American via Indian. If there’s one flavour profile you need to have on your radar in 2024, this is it. PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT SUSTAINABLE Where ingredients are sourced, howmuch plastic is used in packaging, whether packaging is recyclable or compostable, and overall brand impact on the planet. All these thingsmatter to today’s shopper. Consumers are showing they really care about sustainability and the health of the planet, and brands are taking notice, with a real drive towards being recognised, for example, as a B Corp. A lot of change is happening, especially in packaging, with serious innovation throughout snacking, as businesses take on board the fact that it’s not just what’s inside the wrapper that counts. ONE GOOD THING CHERRY BAKEWELL The world’s first wrapper- free snack and protein bars. Each one is coated in a light layer of beeswax for protection. The low sugar, oat-based bars are proving especially popular with cyclists and runners for their portability. weareogt.com FLOWER & WHITE CHOCOLATE CRUNCH MERINGUE BAR Despite being under 100 calories, there’s no compromise on the flavour of these bars, made with sustainable chocolate, and packaged in FSC accredited, recyclable wrappers. flowerandwhite.co.uk TWO FARMERS WOODLAND MUSHROOM & WILD GARLIC CRISPS It took four years to develop the completely home compostable, plastic-free packets for these delicious crisps, made with the farm’s own potatoes. twofarmers.co.uk 28% OF CONSUMERS ARE NIBBLING BETWEEN SET MEALTIMES MORE FREQUENTLY FMCG GURUS SUFFOLK SALAMI CO Introducing Suffolk Salami Co latest snacking salami, the multi- award winning Little Oinker. This perfect 50g bitesize addition comes in two flavours: Original and Fennel. Made on the family farm using outdoor-bred, high welfare Suffolk pork, these snacking salamis are ready to be enjoyed on-the-go or make an excellent accompaniment to your charcuterie board or picnic. The Little Oinker is gluten and dairy-free. It is also ambient stable making it an excellent ready-to- eat snacking choice. suffolksalami.co.uk