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Next level
snacking
As the snacking category continues to grow, dairy
companies are responding with new product innovations.
by Pamela Accetta Smith | pasmith@sosland.com
W
e are a nation that loves our
snacks. Not only that, consumers
also are opting for smaller meals
throughout the day. With many trying to aim for
a well-balanced diet that combines healthy and
sometimes indulgent options, the dairy aisle can
be a one-stop shop filled with limitless snacking
possibilities.
According to the National Frozen and
Refrigerated Foods Association, as we are all
snacking more, the modern dairy aisle easily fits
into flexible eating habits - including portable,
on-the-go snacks and small meal options.
The latest dairy innovations are being
developed with not only snackability in mind,
but also consumer preferences for products that
offer distinctive flavors and value.
" Snacking has become a pillar of how we eat
as Americans, " said Rod Hogan, vice president
of new platform development for Sargento,
Plymouth, Wis. " For most people, snacking is
part of their daily routine. We know that dairy
snacks in particular check many of the boxes
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that consumers look for when selecting a snack
off the shelf. Options such as string, stick or
cube cheese taste good, are made with real,
simple ingredients and are higher in protein than
overly processed snacks. "
CHEESE, PLEASE
Hogan said that Sargento has observed the
important role that snacking plays in the daily
lives of its consumers.
" This eating behavior has increased in
popularity during the past decade, overriding
the three-meal-per-day regiment, " Hogan said.
" Based on consumer behavior, we know that
natural cheese has the right credentials to
be a go-to, wholesome, great-tasting snack
for many people. When introducing new
product innovations to the shelf, we always
aim to provide our consumers with greattasting
options that they can still feel good
about choosing. "
Hogan explained that consumers today
are looking to snack on items that do not

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