{"id":15728,"date":"2016-02-26T16:39:09","date_gmt":"2016-02-27T00:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/exclusive-wine.flywheelsites.com\/?p=15728"},"modified":"2025-04-25T14:37:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T21:37:52","slug":"15728-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dependablevend.com\/es\/15728-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumers Want To Eat Healthy in Los Angeles including Commerce, Carson, Torrance, Downey, and Long Beach, But They Still Like To Indulge In Longtime Favorite Snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many Americans in Los Angeles including Commerce, Carson, Torrance, Downey, and Long Beach, especially younger ones, snacks have \"snack replaced traditional meals throughout the day. Roughly 40 percent of adults say they eat several small meals throughout the day compared to almost 35 percent in 2005. Snacking between meals reached an all-time high in 2015 with two-thirds of adults over the age of 18 claiming they snack frequently between meals, according to survey data published in the recent Packaged Facts report, \u201cSweet Baked Goods: U.S. Market Trends.\u201d
\nThis \u201ceating on the go\u201d trend has made the break room a key part of employees\u2019 lives.
\nBut what foods are these snackers choosing in Los Angeles including Commerce, Carson, Torrance, Downey, and Long Beach? More than a quarter of Americans (30%) claim to usually snack on healthy foods. Likewise, almost half (45%) claim nutritional value is the most important factor in the foods they eat.
\nYet even as consumers seek to be healthy<\/a>, there is the pervasive desire to indulge in treats they know aren’t always good for them. Once a while, even the most health-conscious person likes to take a break from their health regimen and treat themselves to a snack that is higher in fat and\/or calories. This is one reason why some indulgent snacks are among the top sellers in the vending machine<\/a>.
\nSales of \u201ccomfort snacks\u201d \u2014 from cookies to cakes to doughnuts \u2014 reached $20 billion in 2014 and will rise by a projected compound annual growth rate of almost 3 percent to reach $23 billion in 2019.
\nThese disparate tendencies \u2013 the commitment to a healthy diet and the desire to indulge in less healthy treats \u2013 has given birth to a group of snacks seen as \u201cindulgent\u201d but are lower in calories than traditional high-calorie snacks.
\nWhen possible, consumers want healthier or \u201cbetter for you\u201d versions of their favorite treats.
\nSweet baked goods manufacturers have responded to this shifting market with \u201ccomfort\u201d products formulated to reduce sodium, sugar and fat, eliminate high fructose corn syrup and trans fats. These include products that are more natural, organic, and gluten-free, or include more beneficial ingredients such as whole and multi-grains, fiber, seeds and fruit.
\n\"food“The market is mature with growth challenged by health and diet concerns, changing snacking choices and an increasing desire for fresh rather than packaged foods,\u201d says David Sprinkle, research director at Packaged Facts. \u201cBut there are opportunities for growth as consumers snack smarter even when indulging by choosing sweet goods designed for ‘grab and go’ snacking or products designed to minimize calorie count without overtly sacrificing the flavors familiar to customers.”
\nCookies are typically the sweet baked treat of choice, with nearly three quarters of U.S. households eating them. Most households eat regular cookies while only a small percentage eat reduced fat\/low-fat or sugar-free most often.
\nChocolate chip cookies are America’s favorites with soft chocolate chip cookies preferred by more people than crunchy versions. Bite-sized cookies have grown in popularity as more people are eating “minis” or portion-controlled sizes.
\nThe bottom line is that while consumers in Los Angeles including Commerce, Carson, Torrance, Downey, and Long Beach are snacking more than ever, their tastes cover a wide range of products. Consumers want to follow healthy diets, but that doesn\u2019t mean they don\u2019t like to treat themselves to indulgent snacks.
\nToday\u2019s refreshment service providers need to meet a more diverse set of consumer choices than ever in Los Angeles including Commerce, Carson, Torrance, Downey, and Long Beach.
\nFor more information about healthy snack and beverage options in Los Angeles including Commerce, Carson, Torrance, Downey, and Long Beach <\/a>contact your refreshment services provider Dependable Vending<\/a> at 800.785.3803 ext. 223 to discuss your customized break room solution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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