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TAKE A SNACK BREAK
WITH WES
GIVE YOUR WAREHOUSE A
Snack Break
WITH WAREHOUSE
EXECUTION SYSTEMS
By Dave Williams
Director of Software & Solutions Delivery, Westfalia Technologies, Inc.
O
ver the last decade, there has been a health-conscious shift in consumer
tastes in snacks. Growing concerns about eating foods that are high in
calories, fat, sugar and sodium and use artificial ingredients and hormones
have led consumers to seek more nutritious alternatives to their traditional snack
foods. In a Nielsen Global Health & Wellness Survey of 30,000 consumers, nearly
90 percent said they are willing to pay more for healthier foods.
To meet this growing demand, food manufacturers are introducing more re-
duced-fat and low-calorie options as well as 100-calories packs for individuals
focused on portion control. Moreover, many companies are seizing the healthy
snack market by offering organic, non-GMO and gluten-free products and new
options like kale chips, chia bars and roasted chickpeas, presenting consumers
with more choices and brand variety than ever before.
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