What’s Driving Optimism in the Snack Foods Market

Snack producers are excited to see more productivity and more new products ahead for their business.

Most (80%) snack producers have some level of optimism about their company's future investments.
Most (80%) snack producers have some level of optimism about their company's future investments.
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The future is bright for the snack foods market, according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s “2024 Snack Foods Packaging Trends” report.

In a survey of snack producers conducted for the report, respondents say they are optimistic about their company’s future investments in snack foods packaging and processing machinery.

Only 6% of respondents feel any level of pessimism about their machinery investment outlook, while 80% are optimistic at some level. Over a quarter (26%) are very optimistic about their outlook.

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