--- title: Mondelēz Away From Home Insights | Gen X description: Gen X | The snacking blog devoted to helping foodservice operators feed their snack sales success. Track the latest snack trends. Get insights and statistics to help improve customer service, inform menu innovation and encourage a higher check average. --- [![Click to visit the Mondelez International Away From Home website](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/mdla-afh-logo-horizontal.svg)](https://www.mondelezawayfromhome.com/) - [Trends](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/trends) - [Operations](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/operations) - [Culinary](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com//topic/culinary) - Subscribe # Gen X [![Featured image for article: Snacking Comes of Age: Understand Generational Preferences to Position Your Menu for Success](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/photo-1486485764572-92b96f21882a.jpeg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snacking-comes-of-age-understand-generational-preferences-to-position-your-menu-for-success) ## [Snacking Comes of Age: Understand Generational Preferences to Position Your Menu for Success](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snacking-comes-of-age-understand-generational-preferences-to-position-your-menu-for-success) February 25, 2021 Snacking has become increasingly popular in recent years—and shows no signs of slowing down. In 2018, 80% of consumers snacked at least once a day.1 T... [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/425546_1387.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-to-use-sweet-treats-to-help-drive-profits) ## [How to Use Sweet Treats to Help Drive Profits](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-to-use-sweet-treats-to-help-drive-profits) July 25, 2023 An enticing dessert menu can translate into higher sales — if restaurants are able to offer sweet treats that deliver what consumers want. [![Top Snacking Insights from NAMA](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/9716_ASSORTED_PRODUCT_SNK_PKG_NABISCO-Veggie-Chips-1_75oz-and-SOUR-PATCH-KIDS-3_6oz-and-RITZ-Bitz-1oz-and-OREO-6ct_DeFUF-min.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/capitalize-on-the-surge-in-snacking-with-these-3-insights) ## [Capitalize on the Surge in Snacking With These 3 Insights](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/capitalize-on-the-surge-in-snacking-with-these-3-insights) July 19, 2023 Snacking insights are key to driving sales in vending and micro markets. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/194595_1387.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/time-honored-elements-from-latin-cuisine-are-enhancing-dessert-menus) ## [Time-Honored Elements from Latin Cuisine Are Enhancing Dessert Menus](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/time-honored-elements-from-latin-cuisine-are-enhancing-dessert-menus) July 5, 2022 Find out what traditional flavors from cuisine that originated in Mexico and other Latin countries are being incorporated into today’s desserts. [![kazuend-333302-1.jpg](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/kazuend-333302-1.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/no-kidding-children-have-serious-impact-on-snack-trends) ## [No Kidding: Children Have Serious Impact on Snack Trends](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/no-kidding-children-have-serious-impact-on-snack-trends) December 4, 2017 [![dmitry-mashkin-288168.jpg](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/dmitry-mashkin-288168.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snack-subscription-boxes-satisfy-millennial-appetite-for-convenience) ## [Snack Subscription Boxes Satisfy Millennial Appetite for Convenience](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snack-subscription-boxes-satisfy-millennial-appetite-for-convenience) October 16, 2017 ### [2026 Away-From-Home Industry Trends Guide Make 2026 the year your customers always leave room for dessert.](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/dessert-trends-defining-2026) [Access Guide Now](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/dessert-trends-defining-2026) ## Popular in Gen X ## Join our email list! Get the latest news, trends and insights from Mondelēz Foodservice. ## More in Gen X [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/425546_1387.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-to-use-sweet-treats-to-help-drive-profits) ## [How to Use Sweet Treats to Help Drive Profits](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/how-to-use-sweet-treats-to-help-drive-profits) July 25, 2023 An enticing dessert menu can translate into higher sales — if restaurants are able to offer sweet treats that deliver what consumers want. [![Top Snacking Insights from NAMA](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/9716_ASSORTED_PRODUCT_SNK_PKG_NABISCO-Veggie-Chips-1_75oz-and-SOUR-PATCH-KIDS-3_6oz-and-RITZ-Bitz-1oz-and-OREO-6ct_DeFUF-min.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/capitalize-on-the-surge-in-snacking-with-these-3-insights) ## [Capitalize on the Surge in Snacking With These 3 Insights](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/capitalize-on-the-surge-in-snacking-with-these-3-insights) July 19, 2023 Snacking insights are key to driving sales in vending and micro markets. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/194595_1387.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/time-honored-elements-from-latin-cuisine-are-enhancing-dessert-menus) ## [Time-Honored Elements from Latin Cuisine Are Enhancing Dessert Menus](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/time-honored-elements-from-latin-cuisine-are-enhancing-dessert-menus) July 5, 2022 Find out what traditional flavors from cuisine that originated in Mexico and other Latin countries are being incorporated into today’s desserts. [![](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/photo-1486485764572-92b96f21882a.jpeg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snacking-comes-of-age-understand-generational-preferences-to-position-your-menu-for-success) ## [Snacking Comes of Age: Understand Generational Preferences to Position Your Menu for Success](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snacking-comes-of-age-understand-generational-preferences-to-position-your-menu-for-success) February 25, 2021 Snacking has increased in recent years. Here’s how to customize your offerings to satisfy the unique preferences of every generation. [![kazuend-333302-1.jpg](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/kazuend-333302-1.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/no-kidding-children-have-serious-impact-on-snack-trends) ## [No Kidding: Children Have Serious Impact on Snack Trends](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/no-kidding-children-have-serious-impact-on-snack-trends) December 4, 2017 Explore the generational shifts in foodservice marketing and menu innovation, and gain insights to drive a higher check average from households with children. [![dmitry-mashkin-288168.jpg](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/dmitry-mashkin-288168.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snack-subscription-boxes-satisfy-millennial-appetite-for-convenience) ## [Snack Subscription Boxes Satisfy Millennial Appetite for Convenience](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/snack-subscription-boxes-satisfy-millennial-appetite-for-convenience) October 16, 2017 Snack boxes open new horizons in menu innovation for foodservice & restaurant operations. See how the foodservice trend taps into the millennial need for speed. [![lydia-harper-212091.jpg](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/lydia-harper-212091.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/older-and-wiser-snack-trends-of-the-maturing-millennial-market) ## [Older and Wiser: Snacking Trends of the Maturing Millennial Market](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/older-and-wiser-snack-trends-of-the-maturing-millennial-market) June 26, 2017 Explore the impact millennials have on snacking trends, restaurant operations and foodservice providers as their life stages progress and their needs evolve. [![nt3qp7wbmze-clem-onojeghuo.jpg](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/nt3qp7wbmze-clem-onojeghuo.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-buzz-on-millennial-coffee-consumption) ## [The Buzz on Millennial Coffee Consumption](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/the-buzz-on-millennial-coffee-consumption) January 16, 2017 Stats, tips and insights to help foodservice and restaurant operators capitalize on coffee consumption trends to drive a higher check average among millennials. [![mtt0mmbt1ws-epicurrence.jpg](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/hubfs/mtt0mmbt1ws-epicurrence.jpg)](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/x-rated-hot-foodservice-trends-of-generation-x) ## [X-TRA Hot Foodservice Trends of Generation X](https://insights.mdlzawayfromhome.com/x-rated-hot-foodservice-trends-of-generation-x) January 9, 2017 Gain insight into the too-often-overlooked Generation X, its purchasing power, snack trends and influence on menu innovation. 1. 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