date:May 22, 2013
g motivator across all age groups, women are more likely to select snack foods to satisfy specific expectations (i.e. chocolate, sweet, crunchy, healthy) while kids favorite snacks are simply fun to eat. Fresh fruit, chocolate, potato chips, cookies, and yogurt are, in rank order, the top five snack-oriented convenience foods consumed annually.
An individuals mood and situation has a strong effect on what will be snacked on, says Darren Seifer, NPD food and beverage industry analyst. Connecting