What Is The Snack Food Industry Expo About?

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The snack food industry encompasses everything from pre-packaged sandwiches to potato chips. Food snacks like Doritos, popcorn, pretzels, chocolate bars, candy and cookies frequently come to mind. However, cheese, fruits, nuts and easy-to-eat vegetables, such as peppers, tomatoes, carrots, etc., are also classified as snacks. Eating healthy means choosing proper portions, choosing the right snack foods and enjoying more mini-meals throughout the day.
It’s surprising to some that snack food industries have skyrocketed during a time of recession, especially when snack food prices have increased anywhere from 4-11% over the last year, due to increased energy and commodity costs. However, consumers are flocking to Wal-Mart for their fair-priced [...]