The start of a new year is always signalled by a rise in demand for \u2018healthier alternatives\u2019 to our favourite snacks following the indulgence of the holidays, but in recent years nutritious, plant-based snacking options have become a year-round staple. In 2019, many brands are \u2018greening-up\u2019 their snack offerings to attract consumers hungry for exciting ways to eat more fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n
Although this \u2018healthy snacking\u2019 trend has become universal, different generations are seeking unique benefits from these products, with 50% of Generation X\u2019ers wanting to reduce their sugar consumption, while 63% of Millennials are saving time by replacing traditional meals with nutritious, filling foods that blur the line between \u2018snack\u2019 and \u2018meal\u2019. In 2019, snacks are no longer convenient stop-gaps, but key contributions to a person\u2019s lifestyle and wellbeing, and fruits and vegetables are at the centre of it all.<\/p>\n
Unique formats<\/strong> Fresh flavours<\/strong> Functional snacks<\/strong> Despite the rapidly changing market, produce-based snacks are emerging as a reliable and popular option for consumers regardless of format, flavour or function. SVZ can help you produce high-quality, flavourful and nutritious fruit and vegetable-based snacks that excite. To learn more about our great range, get in touch!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The start of a new year is always signalled by a rise in demand for \u2018healthier alternatives\u2019 to our favourite snacks following the indulgence of the holidays, but in recent years nutritious, plant-based snacking options have become a year-round staple. In 2019, many brands are \u2018greening-up\u2019 their snack offerings to attract consumers hungry for exciting […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1483,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nNutritional content may now be a main focus, but convenience is still key. From \u2018one bite\u2019 protein balls, raw fruit-and-nut bars and unconventional vegetable chips, brands such as Bounce Energy, N\u0101kd and Eat Real are offering plant-based snacks that are fast, filling and healthy. Another \u2018quick-fix\u2019 snack, yoghurt, has also been given a nutritious makeover, with Alpro Soya and Yeo Valley launching no-added-sugar options flavoured by fruit purees and concentrates.<\/p>\n
\nAs the sugar-backlash continues, \u2018bitter\u2019 is set to shine. From Walkers\u2019 limited-edition Brussel sprout flavoured potato chips, to Bounce\u2019s \u2018V Life\u2019 kale-almond protein balls, and dried kale chips from Leafy the Cotswolds, previously under-loved bitter vegetable flavours are on the rise. Younger snackers are also being introduced to this \u2018bitter\u2019 trend through puree pouches, with US brand Happy Family Organics\u2019 offering flavours such as green bean, zucchini, spinach, kale or purple carrot, while in the UK, Ella\u2019s Kitchen aims to promote healthy eating in later life by introducing tiny taste buds to savoury flavours like pea, broccoli and potato.<\/p>\n
\nSnacks are no longer expected to just \u2018fill the gap\u2019 between meals, but also provide other health and lifestyle benefits. High-protein fruit and vegetable-based smoothies such as Naked\u2019s \u2018Protein\u2019 range for example are praised as post-gym recovery aids, whilst turmeric-infused apple, orange and carrot juice-shots remain popular for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.<\/p>\n