A new national study by Amplify Snack Brands and the Center for Generational Kinetics discovered that Millennials have been the driving force behind the growth of the better-for-you snack category. Thanks to these health conscious and influential consumers defining both how we snack and our expectations of those snacks, better-for-you choices are now sought after by a mainstream audience. The national research revealed that healthier snacks have become widely available across the country, break the income barrier, and are being held to the same standards of universal taste appeal as their conventional products. The result: healthy is the new normal. “This study is such a fantastic example of how powerful the Millennial generation can be for businesses,” says Jason Dorsey, Millennial researcher. “Their passion for healthy eating helped to turn a niche snacking category into a thriving industry, and it’s only just the beginning! Millennial parents are instilling these values into their kids and setting the stage for the next generation of better-for-you snackers. For those seeking to attract and retain this influential customer segment, our national research sheds valuable insight into their behavior and how to make an impact.” The study’s white paper, available for download at amplifysnackbrands.com/research, uncovers research-based insights into better-for-you snacking trends and how to engage Millennials by understanding their perceptions, motivations, and behaviors when it comes to snacking. For example:
“Millennials have set the quality bar high for better-for-you snacks, and consumers deserve nothing less," says Tom Ennis, Amplify Snack Brands’ CEO. "At Amplify, we attribute our success to meeting and exceeding those standards. For our brands, quality is the first and foremost priority in our product development. We always use premium, clean and simple ingredients – nothing artificial, always great tasting, and that will never be sacrificed.” from http://www.groceryheadquarters.com/News/New-Study-Finds-Millennials-Drive-Better-for-You-Snacking-Trend/
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