Snacks and Cravings

Snack Brands

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Editorial illustration for From Memory to Loyalty: The Four-Stage Psychology of Nostalgia-Driven Snack Brand Attachment
The Pantry

From Memory to Loyalty: The Four-Stage Psychology of Nostalgia-Driven Snack Brand Attachment

This article details a four-stage psychological model explaining how nostalgia drives snack brand loyalty. It outlines how sensory cues trigger memories, activate comfort and identity, and ultimately lead to repeat purchasing.

Siobhan Walsh·October 17, 2026
A prescription bottle of GLP-1 agonist medication sits next to a healthy snack on a kitchen counter, symbolizing the changing consumer habits impacting snack brands in 2026.
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Weight loss drugs reshaping snack brands in 2026

Households with users of GLP-1 agonists have already reduced their grocery spending by 5.

Siobhan Walsh·September 3, 2026
College athletes celebrating a win with Mondelēz snack products visible in the background, symbolizing a new era of sports and snack brand partnerships.
Snack News

Mondelēz sponsors five college sports programs

Mondelēz International, a snack powerhouse with approximately $38.

Marco Diaz·August 28, 2026
A consumer in a supermarket aisle overwhelmed by snack choices, highlighting the need for CPG brands to innovate beyond price.
Snack News

Beyond the Price Tag: How Snack Brands Can Win at the Shelf in 2026

In 2026, snack brands must move beyond price competition to achieve sustainable growth, focusing on targeted innovation that captures consumer attention at the retail shelf. Success hinges on differentiating through value, unique flavors, health benefits, or sustainability.

Siobhan Walsh·May 20, 2026