Consumers of specialty foods are spending more money on products this year, but the millennial generation is leading growth as younger consumers are dropping more money for specialty snacks and on-the-go meals, according to new research from the Specialty Food Association.
The association says specialty food consumers spend one in four of their food dollars on specialty products, up from one in five in 2013. Chocolate, olive oil and cheese are the top picks for consumers though tea is gaining momentum in the specialty market.