Fading Cravings; Americans Are Munching on Snacks Less. Why?

Americans are grabbing for snacks less – and it appears to be for a variety of reasons, including worries about money, the desire to eat healthier and reduce artificial dyes as well as the increased use of prescription drugs that suppress the urge to munch in between meals.

Executives for several large brand-name snack companies, including the makers of Doritos and DingDongs, have said their sales have been affected by shoppers buying fewer snack products.

"We're seeing several forces converge that are reshaping consumer snacking behavior," said David Ortega, a food economist and professor at Michigan State University...

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