PUBLIC SECTOR DETAILS

SNACKING RIGHT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

These unprecedented times have seen big challenges and changes in out of home, with a huge emphasis on healthcare, education and social care. However, as the industry adapts to new ways, we are here to help. As a leading manufacturer for snacking and hot chocolate, we understand trends and interpret insights to ensure you have the right categories, products & solutions – whether for cafes/restaurants, staff rooms or vending.

WHY SNACKING?

Stocking the right range of snacks is vital to meet the variety of needs, whatever the demographic, mission or time of day.

DID YOU KNOW?

Snacking has over 6 visits per head per month vs 4 for lunch 4
Over half of consumers spent £2-£3 on their last snack mission 5
45% of UK adult population have bought a snack on-the-go in the last month 5

CONSIDERATIONS FOR SNACKING.

It is vital to ensure consumers have access to the right types of snacks throughout the day - whether to boost mood or as fuel to keep going, as a healthier option, needing solid chocolate or simply a favourite.

80% of respondents to our 2022 State of Snacking survey say they are selective about the indulgent snacks they choose^
Convenience is king when it comes to attributes to snacking, impacting the choice of snack ^
70% of all chocolate sold in foodservice are chocolate bars *
49% of consumers say branded confectionery is very important when buying food-to-go. Confectionery 3rd most popular food-to-go item 3
1 in every 4 chocolate bars sold in foodservice is Cadbury *

CONSIDERATIONS FOR HOT CHOCOLATE.

As the fourth most popular drink after coffee when snacking 4, hot chocolate is vital for any drinks menu. Growing ahead of tea and coffee at +2.5% out of home, and with a 37% volume sold in tin and 25% in vending bags *, we want you to make the most of this opportunity.

With the UK coffee shop culture leading the way, feeding consumer expectation wherever they are out of home, and 73% of consumers preferring to by a a branded hot chocolate, Cadbury hot chocolate is the right choice which consumers love. We provide the right hot chocolate solutions for you.
Cadbury is the number 1 brand hot chocolate *
Higher penetration - Cadbury 88% vs Galaxy 52% 2
Higher frequency - Cadbury 17.1 vs Galaxy 5.8 2
Higher repeat rate - Cadbury 86.9% vs 57.3% Galaxy 2

SOURCES

1. Kantar OOH panel Dec 2022

2. Nielsen GB - Total Market | 52 w/e 29 Dec 19

3. HIM Food to Go 08/2019

4. MCA Eating Out Panel Q2 2020

5. Kantar Usage, 52w/e 11th Aug 2019 vs. 2018 & 2015, million occasions, Total Chocolate In Home & Carried Out. Based on occasions growth for Total Food 2019 vs. 2018. Omnibus survey of 2,000 UK respondents, nationally representative and Online Community

* Sales Out , One View FY2023

** IGD Jan 2023

*** Nielsen Total Market , 52 weeks , 21^st August 2023

^ State of Snacking survey, 2022