The trends show more of us consume mini meals and snacks than traditional meals. Working and commuting longer hours contribute to this change as do the diet professionals’ recommendations to eat smaller portions more frequently. According to The State of the Snack Industry article by Bob Gatty: “The average number of snacks consumed daily jumped from 1.9 per person in 2010 to 2.8 this year. Mini meals are becoming increasingly popular with 28% of US consumers saying they eat four or five such meals every day. Thirty-eight percent said they eat three square meals and several snacks each day, while 21% said they eat on the run and grab food whenever they can.”
Mini meals and snacking fit our busy lifestyles
