Sweet Reasons You Should Not Neglect Your Chocolate Sales

Healthy snacks are all the rage these days, but you might be surprised to learn that the future of chocolate is actually booming. Despite intense focus on eating healthy, 81% of Americans still consume chocolate on a semi-regular basis according to research by Packaged Facts. In fact, their research predicts that chocolate sales in the US will exceed $26 billion for the first time in 2018.  As you plan out your snack assortments, don’t neglect your chocolate sales.

Factors Pushing The Growth of Chocolate

There are a few important reasons why chocolate sales are growing. First, there has been an increase in product innovations over the last several years. Chocolate is showing up in more than just candy bars and cookies. Manufacturers are finding ways to incorporate chocolate into a variety of products like nut mixes and other snack mixes, allowing people to indulge their yen for chocolate without the guilt of a gooey chocolate bar.  Chocolate is also being used to promote premium products. A handful of pretzels are nice. But coat those pretzels in chocolate and you suddenly have a luxurious treat that is also accessible to any income level.

First, there has been an increase in product innovations over the last several years. Chocolate is showing up in more than just candy bars and cookies. Manufacturers are finding ways to incorporate chocolate into a variety of products like nut mixes and other snack mixes, allowing people to indulge their yen for chocolate without the guilt of a gooey chocolate bar.  Chocolate is also being used to promote premium products. A handful of pretzels are nice. But coat those pretzels in chocolate and you suddenly have a luxurious treat that is also accessible to any income level.

Finally, cocoa has been labeled something of a superfood that can improve memory, increase feelings of happiness, reduce heart disease, shed fat, boost immunity, and generate energy. This positive news allows customers to indulge in a chocolate craving without feeling like they are negatively impacting their overall health.

Are You Providing Customers With The Chocolate They Crave?

While many Americans are incorporating healthy snacks into their day, the majority of consumers refuse to give up their loyalty to chocolate. If you are looking to provide your grocery or C-store shoppers with the right mix of healthy and indulgent snacks to satisfy their tastes,  Mister Snacks can help. We have solutions that will meet the desires and demands of the modern consumer, and we can help you tailor a selection to your unique customer base. Mister Snacks offers a variety of high-margin, healthy, sweet, savory and delicious snacks to help you boost your sales and your margins. Contact us today to learn more about the ways in which we can help you achieve your goals.

Why Mister Snacks?

At Mister Snacks we have snacks for every taste: fruit & nut mixes with no added salt or sugar. Creamy chocolate and yogurt coated fruits and nuts. All of your favorite crunchy snacks – Sriracha, Cajun, wasabi, barbeque, honey mustard and light and fat-free Asian rice crackers. We do all of this in our hometown of Buffalo, New York.

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