The definition of a snack is expanding. It no longer refers only to a small amount of sweet or salty food eaten between meals. A healthy snack, for example, can be a meal replacement. It can help Philadelphia employees meet their daily caloric or hydration needs.
All micro-market snacks fall into one or more of the three primary snack needs: nourishment, optimization, and pleasure.
Sweet or Salty Micro-Market Treats
I have some good news for you. Traditional sweet and salty snacks are not going anywhere. In 2017, the sale of chocolate-based treats produced over $1.8 billion in revenue. That’s 74.9 percent of the total sales for candy. On the salty side of the aisle, $2.9 billion in revenue came from the sale of chips. That’s 46.6 percent of sales in its category. Sweet and salty snacks could be a reward or indulgence, but really, many Philadelphia employees come to the office break room to enjoy new flavors and textures.
Certain snacks have always and will continue to play the role of a sweet or salty treat, but in 2018, many snacks have a new purpose.
Healthy Meal Replacement
According to the NPD Group’s tracking of U.S. consumers’ snacking attitudes and behaviors, “snack foods eaten at main meals now represent 24 percent of all snack food eatings, which is up from 21 percent five years ago.” Philadelphia employees are looking for nourishment and optimization. They also want a mental or physical energy boost. Plus, they have high expectations about the quality of product labels and the ingredients that they put in their bodies.
Accurate and clearly written product labels play an important part before snacks and beverages are even consumed. For 39 percent of U.S. consumers, inaccurate or confusing information on a product label will trigger a switch to a product with clearer information. Additionally, 68 percent of the participants in a Nielson study said they would pay more for snacks, beverages, and prepared food items that weren’t made with “bad” ingredients. Fresh, organic, clean, and Fair Trade are just a few of the terms Philadelphia employees are looking for in the office break room.
Upgrade to a Philadelphia Micro-Market Today
A micro-market offers your Philadelphia employees a wide range of healthy fresh foods, sweet and salty snacks, and beverages that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. It’s a place to grab a bite to eat. It is also a relaxing environment to catch up with colleagues during the workday. To learn more about updating your micro-market selections or other vending solutions, contact One Source Refreshment at 800-549-3190.