The consumer trend of clean and healthy eating can be seen across all aspects of the food industry from convenience stores to quick service restaurants to vending and micro markets. Health concerns are at the forefront of changing consumer eating habits said consumer research company Packaged Facts, and in 2016 consumers are predicted to look for foods attributed as being natural, fresh and preservative-free, NPD Group reports.
For the roughly 1,000 micro market operators servicing nearly 10,000 locations in the U.S. as reported by the NAMA, better-for-you category growth offerings are not only necessary but essential to capturing the majority of consumers who say they snack at least once per day.
Learn the Fundamentals Of Offering Healthier Snacks In Micro Markets in this industry-specific article sponsored By Mondelēz International.
