Move Over, Chips and Dip

The snack food segment is smackin’ with new opportunities. As the lines between meals and snacks continue to blur, a new generation of heartier, more savory, and at times meatier alternative snack and mini-meal options is evolving.

Smart marketers looking to expand their business base beyond the teen and young adult snack-fueled segment are targeting aging Boomers with healthier options, gourmet concepts, and natural/organic treats. And, for the first time, there’s foodservice action, too, as McD…