date:Feb 13, 2014
Snack bars are making inroads into several food service channels, according to The NPD Groups SupplyTrack report, which tracks products shipped through broadline distributors to food service operators.
Total dollar volume of snack bars shipped grew 15% and units shipped grew 13% during the year ended Nov. 30, 2013, and compared to the same period a year ago. Hotels and other lodging businesses represent the largest share of the categorys dollars with a 28% increase through November.
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