date:Mar 28, 2013
ttedly has a larger base to grow. That latter segment has grown just 3.5% during the past 10 years but has sales of $34 billion.
Snack selling points also are shifting. According to Greg Jones, consulting partner with b2b Solutions LLC, convenience stores growth percentages almost doubled compared to those at food stores and mass merchandisers. Total c-store salty snack sales grew 24% over the past five years, while sales of alternative snacks have increased 20% during that time. Jones found sa