What Office Snack Trends Say About Today’s Workplace
What Office Snack Trends Say About Today’s Workplace
A closer look at the past year of office breakroom snacking reveals a refreshing story. As hybrid work becomes standard and teams spend intentional time together in the office, companies are choosing snacks that fuel connection, energy, and a better workday experience. The latest sales data from office snack providers shows several encouraging shifts in what people are reaching for.
Fruit-forward favorites are growing in new ways
There isn’t just one star in the fruit basket this year. While Apple Chips are leading growth with a 26% increase, they’re not alone. As offices look for healthier takes on familiar favorites, Apple Chips offer the satisfying crunch of traditional chips but with a feel-good ingredient list — a perfect swap for mindful snacking at work.
Dried Blenheim Apricots more than doubled year over year, up 121%, adding a little gourmet moment to the breakroom. Dried Cherries grew 66%, bringing a nostalgic treat employees love rediscovering. And Dried Persimmons climbed nearly 30%, continuing the trend toward fun and unexpected flavors that spark curiosity.
These gains highlight a desire for snacks that combine premium taste, clean ingredients, and a moment of joy in the middle of a busy day.
Smarter stocking is driving convenience and sustainability
As offices settle into their post-pandemic routines, the way breakrooms are stocked is shifting too. Bulk Pouch packaging grew more than 50% year over year — one of the fastest-rising formats in the workplace.
During Covid-19, many companies relied on individually wrapped snacks for safety. Now, with those restrictions eased, offices are embracing bulk bins again and Bulk Pouches make that shift both cost-effective and more sustainable. They help reduce packaging waste, keep snacks fresh, and make it easy for employees to grab a handful and share, encouraging the return of communal snacking moments.
Dried fruit remains the foundation of office snacking for us
While new flavors are gaining traction, dried fruit is still at the heart of what offices choose from our lineup. Favorites like mango, pineapple, and cherries consistently make their way into the breakroom because they deliver bright flavor, simple ingredients, and a quick treat employees feel good about reaching for.
And the numbers back it up: dried mango and pineapple represent most purchases within our fruit, nut, and mix offerings. These beloved staples help create the everyday snacking moments teams look forward to.
Protein-rich snacks boost focus and energy
Productivity matters, and offices are leaning into snacks that support it. Cashews, for example, saw a healthy increase in demand as operators choose fuel-forward, satisfying options that help employees power through their day. It’s a simple choice that delivers real impact on concentration and mood.
Seasonal energy brings people together
Snacking has its own rhythm in the workplace, and early-year motivation leads the way. January sees a major lift, up 46% year over year and February continues the trend with an 11% increase, reflecting refresh-the-breakroom initiatives and a renewed focus on wellbeing after the holidays.
As days get longer, June shows a strong boost too, nearly 22% year over year, supporting summer engagement programs and more in-office collaboration. Sunshine, shared snacks, and casual catch-ups go hand-in-hand.
What these trends say about workplace culture
Healthy snacks have become a subtle yet powerful way employers show they care. When the breakroom is stocked with options that taste great and feel good, it:
- Encourages short breaks that reset focus
- Sparks micro-moments of community
- Helps people feel energized and appreciated
- Reinforces a culture of well being
These aren’t perks anymore; they’re part of the everyday experience that keeps teams connected. The growing variety and quality of office snacks reflects a broader shift: workplaces are becoming environments that nourish both productivity and people.
