Gone are the days of grabbing a $1 bag of pretzels for a quick treat – Americans spend more than $3,000 on gourmet snacks every year. As snacking becomes a more accepted way for people to treat themselves, self-confessed ‘foodies’ are willing to pay big bucks to try the latest snack trends.

As Britons take increasingly shorter lunch breaks and rely more heavily on snacks as a source of sustenance, what are brands doing to satisfy customers’ gastronomic needs and desires? When a crisp sandwich just won’t cut it, people are opting to munch on mini-meals to get them through the day.

With the stigma around snacking falling away in France, people are munching more regularly around busy schedules. But the country’s gourmand reputation is extending to the snack market as consumers look for both healthy and indulgent foods they can enjoy between meals.

Over half of Britons struggle to find the time to eat as healthily as they’d like, with some resorting to a bag of crisps or chocolate bar from a vending machine when rushed and hungry. Healthy Nibbles offers an alternative, packing its machines with artisanal, healthy, and allergy-friendly snacks.