According to the FDA, most Americans exceed the recommended limits for added sugars, consuming more than 13% of total calories (~270 calories)/day from added sugars.

In recent years, marketer positioning of cheese as a natural and protein-packed alternative to processed snacks in the shelf-stable aisles have made cheese a growing contender for the snacking dollar. Brands have been capitalizing on this opportunity by packaging their cheese in more convenient forms for on-the-go snacking for adults and children. 

The trend of eating smaller amounts of food has sparked discussion about the future of eating three square meals per day.

From bites, barks and thins to unconventional ingredients, the newest products continue to evolve.