International Day of Families: Delhi’s 18-30-Year-Olds Call the Shots on Snacking at home, Godrej Yummiez Study Shows

The International Day of Families is celebrated annually on May 15th. In India, one of the key moments that brings families together is the daily ‘chai time and snacks.’ This tradition transcends age groups, from kids to senior citizens, making it a perfect bonding time for families. An interesting study titled ‘STTEM – Safety, Technology, Taste, Ease & Mood Uplifter’ – The India Snacking Report (Volume I) by Godrej Yummiez, a brand of ready-to-cook products from Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd (GTFL), examines which age group typically decides on the choice of snacks consumed in families, amidst the plethora of options available in the market. This insight into family snacking dynamics is particularly insightful as we celebrate the International Day of Families, highlighting the role of food and snacks in bringing families together.

According to the report, youths(male – female both) aged between18-30 take the lead in deciding the family’s snacking choice, accounting for 34%,kids at27%, followed by Adults and Senior Citizen at 22% and12%respectively.When compared across regions, the Godrej Yummiez report shows that youth in the East have the highest influence in making snacking choices, scoring 40%. Following closely behind are youth in the West, with a score of 34%. Meanwhile, youth in the North and South of India demonstrate a comparable level of influence on snacking choices, with 33% and 32%, respectively.

Age Group All India (%) North (%) West (%) East (%) South (%)
Senior Citizens 60+ years  

12

 

12

 

12

 

15

 

11

Adults aged between 30-60 years  

22

 

22

 

21

 

27

 

20

Youth Aged between 18-30 years  

34

 

33

 

34

 

40

 

32

Kids (Less than 18 years)  

27

 

 

27

 

24

 

34

 

27

Speaking about the insights and the report, Mohit Marwaha, AVP – Yummiez, Godrej Tyson Foods Limited (GTFL), stated, “Godrej Yummiez is proud to be a category thought leader, deeply understanding consumers and shaping trends that redefine the frozen ready-to-cook segment. Our India Snacking Report is a testament to this commitment, offering valuable insights into snacking trends and highlighting the increasing influence of youth in shaping family snacking choices. It’s fascinating to see the significant shift in traditional family dynamics, with youngsters aged 18-30 now taking the lead in deciding snacking preferences. This trend reflects the evolving consumer landscape and the growing demand for affordable, convenient, and easy-to-make options, and encourages youths to explore new snacking categories.”

One interesting trend highlighted in the report is the emerging role of children in snack decision-making, particularly in Hyderabad, where they account for 33% of choices. The report also provides city-wise data on youth-led snacking decisions across India’s key cities. Kolkata leads with 40% of youth influencing family snacking choices, followed by Lucknow at 37%, Ahmedabad at 36%, Bangalore at 35%, and Mumbai at 34%. Delhi and Jaipur tie at 32%, while Pune and Chennai follow closely at 31% and 30%, respectively.

Age Group Mumbai (%) Pune (%) Ahmedabad (%) Delhi (%) Jaipur (%) Lucknow (%) Kolkata (%) Chennai (%) Hyderabad (%) Bangalore (%)
Senior Citizens 60+ years  

14

 

10

 

11

 

13

 

9

 

14

 

15

 

11

 

10

 

12

Adults aged between 30-60 years  

 

20

 

 

21

 

 

23

 

 

23

 

 

21

 

 

21

 

 

27

 

 

22

 

 

19

 

 

19

Youth Aged between 18-30 years  

 

34

 

 

31

 

 

36

 

 

32

 

 

32

 

 

37

 

 

40

 

 

30

 

 

32

 

 

35

Kids less than 18 years  

25

 

25

 

21

 

27

 

28

 

27

 

34

 

27

 

33

 

22

Commissioned by Godrej Yummiez, ‘STTEM – Safety, Technology, Taste, Ease & Mood Uplifter’ – The India Snacking Report (Volume I) was conducted by InQognito Insights. The study was conducted across North, South, West, and East regions and covered 10 cities like Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore.

Please download the complete report on https://www.godrejyummiez.in/