Apr 10, 2012

Sweet & Salty Snack Trend Confirmed by Society Hill Snacks

Philadelphia, PA – Leading snack and food industry associations agree – the union of salty and sweet flavor profiles is one of the fastest growing trends in snacks. Recent research by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT), the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), and the National Confectioners Association (NCA), all unanimously confirm the popularity salty/sweet trend.

Upscale, artisanal manufacturer, Society Hill Snacks has taken a creative route to capitalizing on this salty and sweet phenomenon, which has led to its most successful snack introduction – Black Lava Cashews & Black Lava Coco Almonds. Black Lava Cashews & Black Lava Coco Almonds are made by using their proprietary technique of roasting and enrobing premium nuts in buttery toffee and then dusting them with exotic Black Lava Hawaiian sea salt. The effect of the black sea salt is dramatic and it adds a unique salty flavor to the snack – a smokiness reminiscent of the volcanic islands. The Hawaiian Black sea salt also taps into another popular snack trend, that of using exotic seasonings, to provide an unusual snacking experience that captures the consumer’s attention and keeps them coming back for more.

The meteoric rise of Society Hill’s Black Lava Cashews & Black Lava Coco Almonds, confirms the popularity of the salty/sweet trend. According to Society Hill Snacks’ president, Ronna Schultz, “We struggled to meet demand during the Christmas holiday season. Now as summer approaches, business is still strong. Interestingly . . . a number of luxury hotels and clubs are offering Black Lava Cashews & Black Lava Coco Almonds year round.”

All Society Hill Snacks are artisan made, fresh on the day of shipping, to make sure they reach the customer when their taste is at its peak.

The snacks are available in the popular clear midi-canister, large clear canister, and clear bag, value packaging. The company offers bulk and custom packaging, as well.

Society Hill Snacks is a leading purveyor of premium sweet and savory snacks to independent gourmet retailers, upscale department stores, gift basket retailers, and luxury hospitality venues. Headquarters for Society Hill Snacks is: 8845Torresdale Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136. Phone: 800-595-0050. Fax: 215-708-8501. Website:www.societyhillsnacks.com.