Snacks & bars: Convenience without compromise

Research and Markets forecasts the global healthy snack market will reach US$32.8 billion by 2025. Likewise, Euromonitor predicts ongoing growth in the global bar market, which sits at $13.4 billion in annual sales. The rising awareness about clean labels and healthy snacking—along with the mobility of the products—is propelling growth. Formulators are exploring the options for innovation with ingredients such as proteins, grains, sweeteners, humectants, fats, fibers, fruits, nuts, hydrocolloids and probiotics.

Sudhir Ahluwalia

October 18, 2017

1 Min Read
Snacks & bars: Convenience without compromise

Takeaways

  • A study by IRI found 90.6% of consumers choose snacks based on taste

  • Ethnic flavors, particularly Asian and Latin American, are trending in snacks and bars

  • Plant-based proteins are popular, but their strong flavor and dry texture challenge formulators.

Table of Contents

Viewpoint
by Judie Bizzozero

Formulating snacks & bars
by Cindy Hazen

Snacks and bars global markets
by Kaddie Stephens

Clean label bars and snacks poised for success
by Sunita Kumar

Intellectual property trends in snacks and bars
by Andreas Baltatzis, Esq., and Gideon Eckhouse, Esq.

Dates—A high-energy snack
by Sudhir Ahluwalia

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About the Author

Sudhir Ahluwalia

Sudhir Ahluwalia

sudhirahluwalia.com

Sudhir Ahluwalia (sudhirahluwalia.com) is a business consultant. He has been management consulting head of Tata Consultancy Services, an IT outsourcing company in Asia, business advisor to multiple companies, columnist and author of the book "Holy Herbs."  Ahluwalia was also a member of the Indian Forest Service.

 

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