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Dips and Spreads Spotlight: Hummus Still the King By Bob Sims nacking in America has become big business and dips and spreads represent a large part of it. According to the report "Snack Attack: What Consumers Are Reaching for around the World," global snack sales totaled $374 billion annually ending March 2014 - an increase of 2 percent year-over-year, according to Nielsen retail sales data. Europe ($167 billion) and North America ($124 billion) make up the majority of worldwide snack sales, with sales flat in Europe, and growing at a rate of 2 percent in North America, compared to the previous year. The snacking trend, coupled with the new American desire to eat healthy shows why hummus tops the list as the number one snack dip and is still climbing in sales. Salsa is down slightly while guacamole spikes during the Super Bowl. Hummus sales amounted to almost $700 million in 2014 S *(source: www.statista.com) * Forty-three percent of consumers purchased refrigerated hummus in the six months ending October 2014 (source: Mintel) * Forty-six percent of consumers purchased refrigerated dips in the six months ending October 2014 (source: Mintel) * Americans consumed approximately 120 million avocados in the week leading up to the Super Bowl, up 21 percent from 2014 (source: Haas Avocado board) The perceived health advantages of hummus and its versatility make it the number one dipping choice within the fresh dip category for American snackers. The sales trend of the Mediterranean favorite was exceptional over the past decade as a growing number of consumers were looking for a healthy and nutritious spread which is easy to make. The chickpeabased spread comes in a large variety of flavors to cater to the gourmetminded consumer. In the US, the ethnic-inspired dip generated retail sales amounting to almost $700 million dollars in 2014. Packaging hummus with fresh vegetables or pita chips makes sense for food producers that want to capitalize on these trends through their retail customers. As more supermarket and c-store shoppers look for healthy, convenient and quick snacks throughout all dayparts, spreads and dips, and especially hummus, represent a potential favorite and quality offering. 12 * JANUARY 2016 * =10 MILLION * Shelf-stable salsa sales 2012 - $1.7 billion, refrigerated salsa sales 2012 - $1.8 billion. Shelf-stable salsa sales 2014 - $1.5 billion, refrigerated salsa sales 2014 - $1.7 billion (source: www. statista.com) Muhammara breadcrumbs and olive oil. It may also contain garlic, salt, lemon juice, pomegranate and spices such as cumin. * Muhammara is a hot pepper dip originally from Aleppo, Syria, found in Levantine and Turkish cuisines. The principal ingredients are fresh or dried peppers, usually Aleppo peppers, ground walnuts, * Industry experts see high potential in muhammara as more and more consumers search for ﬂavorful, plant based dishes that are a good source of protein in order to meet their nutritional needs. commissary INSIDER http://www.statista.com http://www.statista.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of instore - January 2016

instore - Jan + Feb 2016
Editor's Note - Gourmet Domination
Table of Contents
News - On Our Radar
Product Spotlight - Breads and Rolls
Product Knowledge - Fresh on the Side
Merchandising - Merchandising Madness
Comissary Insider - Insight Insider: From small scale to big time
Research and Development: Packing in the Protein
Food Safety: Ready For FSMA 2016
Vacuum Food Packaging: Choosing the Right Solution
Dips and Spreads Spotlight: Hummus Still the King
Technology: Sous Vide
Cover Story - Time to Shine
Specialty Insights - Single-Serve Cheese
Equipment & Packaging - Interest Increasing
Product Trends
Product Showcase
Ad Index

instore - January 2016