Snacks & Candy
Putting these items adjacent to complementary items such as beverages, foodservice and the checkout visually reminds the customer to complete the meal.
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Cookies and crackers are a great accompaniment to complete a grab-and-go meal. According to research by NACS in late 2010, these items are the “purchase driver” of about one-quarter of transactions and an “add on” purchase three-quarters of the time. Retailers should examine...
Acquiring private-label pretzel manufacturer National Pretzel Co.
OMAHA, Neb. -- ConAgra Foods Inc. has agreed to acquire National Pretzel Co., Lancaster, Pa., from Brookstone Holdings. National Pretzel makes private-label pretzels in a variety of forms, including rods, sticks, braids and twists for a variety of customers, including many of the top grocery...
40% of Americans would prefer to reach for snack foods throughout the day instead of eating the traditional three square meals.
PRINCETON , N.J. -- Nearly half of Americans (40%) would prefer to reach for snack foods throughout the day instead of eating the traditional three square meals, revealed a recent survey by Snack Factory's Pretzel Crisps brand. Many admit to indulging in snack foods for lunch (78%) and even dinner...
