compromise great taste for health and nutrition. " Our focus remains to create snacking options that people can enjoy - even crave - without the guilt that comes when consuming something delicious, " he added. The company aims to address this consumer need in several ways. The Sargento Balanced Breaks product lineup, which offers a variety of flavor combinations, provides options for a savory or sweet snack. In 2021, Sargento and Mondelēz International brought Balanced Breaks Cheese and Crackers to the shelf. " This partnership was a natural fit between two companies with long histories of categorydriving innovation - Sargento in the dairy case and Mondelēz in the snack aisle, " Hogan said. " Cheese and crackers have always been a preferred snack for consumers, and the great success we've seen with this launch and partnership speaks volumes about our consumers' desire for simple, convenient and delicious snacks. " Hogan said Sargento foresees the snacking trend continuing and Sargento is focused on the broader role that snacking plays in the lives of its consumers. " There's more to it than just satisfying hunger, " Hogan said. " Snacking provides a break in your day where you can take a moment for yourself. Snacking can give you a mental boost while DAIRYPROCESSING.COM | SEP-OCT 2022 9 © marcin jucha - stock.adobe.com, Bel Brandshttp://www.DAIRYPROCESSING.COM