KANSAS CITY, MO — The goal of good health has become far more than a New Year’s resolution. For many, the health-related scares of the COVID-19 pandemic left a lasting impression — one that’s brought everyday health and wellness to the forefront of consumers’ minds. The result is an increasing demand for better-for-you (BFY) bars for busy lifestyles.
Bars featuring functional benefits such as added protein, less sugar and fewer carbs are proving to be just the ticket. BFY attributes accounting for the most dollar sales include natural, protein, sugar, gluten-free, non-GMO and energy. Some up-and-coming BFY attributes include calcium, heart-health claims, immune defense and no artificial sweeteners, although, relatively speaking, they are not largely impacting sales.