Global almond snack introductions grew 7% in 2010 compared to 2009¹. So, it’s no surprise that more and more consumers are reaching for natural and flavored almonds as a nutritious snack that satisfies their cravings. In fact, almonds rank among the top foods that consumers associate with snacking².

 The Stats:

1.    Snacks are the #1 category for almonds introductions in North America with 29% share—higher than any other region in the world for share of almond snack introductions¹

2.    One-fifth (22%) of global almond introductions in 2010 were a snack.¹

3.    Almonds are the nut consumers report eating most often as a snack or as an ingredient for the second year in a row².

4. Almonds rank in the top #2 nut for snacking product introductions globally.¹ 

So let a handful of almonds make a welcome appearance in your future snack innovations. After all, your consumers can’t resist their undeniable appeal.

2. Almond Consumer Attitudes, Awareness, and Usage Survey, Sterling-Rice Group, 2011.