Whether it’s salty or sweet—or, for many, a mix of both!—Americans are no strangers to snacks. But what exactly are Americans’ preferences when it comes to the kinds of snacks…
According to our 2022 Food & Health Survey, 73% of consumers report snacking at least once a day, an increase from the 58% who said the same in 2021. We’ve…
As the nature and pace of our lives evolve, so do our eating habits. One kind of eating—snacking—is now more commonplace than ever before. IFIC’s 2020 Food and Health Survey…
Late-night snacking has a bad reputation because it’s often associated with less healthy foods, weight gain or a lack of willpower. But many people report engaging in this behavior. So…
Every year, the IFIC Foundation commissions the Food and Health Survey to better understand the public’s perceptions, beliefs and behaviors around food and food-purchasing decisions. This year, the survey continues…
Welcome to our Snacking Series, where we’ve been debunking the myths around snacks and their potential impact on our health. If you’re new to this series, check out the first…
Snacking is a fact of life for most of us. Research shows that, in America, about 25 percent of our daily calories come from snacks. Despite their ubiquity, snacks have…
The buzzwords “mindful” and “intuitive” eating are gaining popularity in the media, and you may be wondering what all the hype is about. Though they may sound a little like…