Snacking surpassed baking in 2017 to become the #1 use for walnuts3
INSIGHT
The megatrend of snacking has significantly influenced walnut consumption patterns even without the benefit of significant industry efforts.
SALES GROWTH IMPLICATION
Promote out-of-hand walnut snacking by communicating the nutritional benefits that a handful of walnuts provide, and suggest easy snacking solutions like topping yogurt or making DIY trail mixes using walnuts.
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