News Outlet Posts Redefined Snack Definitions

The Washington Post recently published an article detailing the difference between a snack and a treat. Snacks were considered more nutritious, such as nuts, fruit, vegetables, etc. Most cookies, chocolate, candy, etc. were called treats, not snacks. The article broke the snacks down further into nutritious and “Healthy-ish convenient snacks.” This last category included chips, crackers, crisps, granola bars and many prepackaged snack items found in the vending and micro market channel.   

Editor’s note: With health and wellness becoming such as a concern, operators might have to reevaluate how they categorize products, both in ordering from suppliers and in selling to customers.