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XL Offer customers the unexpected with oversized snacking options. One producer that knows the appeal of XL treats is Slabs Crisps, offering crisps that are said to be four times the average. The large chunky potato crisps come in a variety of flavours including Beef Roast, Egg and Chips and Mature Cheddar & Onion. Inka Snacks provides Gourmet Salted Roasted Giant Corn, which is sourced from Peru and boasts being the biggest maize kernel in the world at 16mm. YOGHURT With the popularity of gut health products such as natural yogurts and kefir taking off, the demand for healthier products with shorter ingredients lists and less additives has increased. Stocking snack-friendly pots, yogurt-coated snacks and drinkable yogurts with more natural ingredients is a way to increase sales. specialityfoodmagazine.com A - Z RETROCORN SAVOURY GOURMET POPCORN Hasta La Vista is a Spanish-inspired flavour with paprika, chilli and salt and made with all natural flavours and colours. retrocorn.com WORLD Snacks inspired by flavours of the world are continuing to enter the market. From spicy Asian tastes to punchy Mexican influences, the snacking sector is full of interesting combinations for crisps, nuts, popcorn and more. W X ZERO Health and wellness are huge drivers in the snacking sector and with that comes a demand for products that promise zero added sugar, additives or preservatives. Catering for consumers with strict dietary requirements or allergies is also a key consideration, and as such an emergence of offerings with zero dairy, nuts, gluten and palm oil are also being highlighted. Y THE BRAND-A-LUST STUDY CONDUCTED BY MONEY.CO.UK REVEALED THAT YOGURT BRAND YEO VALLEY HAD A 233% INCREASE IN ONLINE SEARCHES IN BRISTOL DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN PERIOD 21 Z JEKL SPICED TERIYAKI This aromatic Japanese- influences steak snack is layered with a mix of cinnamon, star anise, ginger and cloves with added kick from red chillies. getjekl.com JAKE & NAYNS’ BURRITO This on-the-go snack is available in four flavour variants including BBQ Chilli Jackfruit, Mexican Chicken, Jerk Chicken and Chipotle BBQ Pork. jakeandnayns.com