Max out your snacks

摘要

Working, commuting, exercising or hobbies - whatever the activity, it all takes energy. So how and where do customers find a much-needed boost? The first part of the answer can be found in a 'snack' - a food portion that is smaller than a regular meal, eaten between main meals and often on-the-go. If the right snack is eaten at the right time it can even out hunger spikes, give a boost between meals, and pro vide nutrition. So how much do we snack in the UK? Mintel's consumer research, Consumer Snacking UK Qune 2010), found that nine out of 10 Brits eat snacks between meals; half of us have a snack at least once a day. Women are more prone to grab a snack when hunger strikes, with nearly three-quarters of women (73%) reaching for a snack compared to just over half of men (59%). Likewise, over two-thirds (68%) of manual workers reach for a snack when hunger hits, compared to 59% of retail workers. Half of us admit to feeling guilt after eating a between-meal snack, and women have far guiltier consciences than men - at 61% versus 38%.