Snacks for the Office

Providing snacks in the office break room ensures employees have something to tide them over when energy starts to wane in the afternoon and between meals. With sweet, salty and healthy choices, Staples carries a variety of treats that satisfy the needs of anyone, whether at the office or at home.

Deciding What Kind of Snacks to Offer
When hunger strikes, most people go for the items that are packed with sugar for the quick energy boost it provides. While providing fuel between meals is important, people with dietary restrictions or that prefer not to go with sugary snacks to avoid the energy slump after the initial spike is gone require healthier alternatives. Offering a mix of candy, pretzels, crackers , nuts and healthier options ensures everyone has something they can enjoy.

Choosing the Right Size Packaging for Snacks
Snacks come in packages with 6 to 60 items or more. Small packages work well for offices with few workers, and when purchasing specialty items for employees with specific food allergies. Purchase snack bars for offices with several employees and when filling vending machines to ensure stocks don't run low on popular items. Consider multiple small and midsize options when offering several different choices.

Consider regular-size bars and bags in vending machines and other locations where food items are purchased. Fun-size and calorie-specific options are ideal for locations with healthy-employee incentives and other wellness programs to promote snacking in moderation. When offering large containers of unwrapped nuts, chips, and mixes, keeping small bowls on hand will minimize messes and crumbs.

Are Hard Candies Good for Breakroom Snacks?
Sucking on hard candies, especially sour flavors, promotes saliva production. Offering hard candies in the breakroom ensures employees who talk on the phone or have dry mouth symptoms have something that will keep them at their desks instead of at the water cooler. Mints help mask odors from food and smoking, ensuring customer service members always smell fresh when dealing with patrons.

Are There Snacks That Meet Specific Eating Requirements?
Kosher breakroom snacks like kosher pretzels are items that are prepared in ways that meet the requirements of Jewish law. Organic and all-natural options provide health-conscious employees with a satisfying alternative. Consider products that are sugar, fat, nut and gluten free to meet the needs of those with allergies and dietary restrictions.

Do Snacks Have Specific Storage Requirements?
Most products don't require refrigeration or other special handling. Chocolate items require temperature-controlled areas to protect against melting and freezing. Canned snacks and meals may require cold storage to increase shelf life. Each package will include proper storage and handling measures for optimal taste.

Are There Other Snack Options for the Breakroom?
Add a coffee maker to the breakroom for a caffeine boost whenever employees need it. Pod-style machines let users choose between coffee, hot chocolate, tea and lemonade to meet the needs of multiple workers. Providing bottled water makes sure employees stay hydrated and have a choice other than soda. Breakroom snacks and other items ensure guests and workers have options to satisfy their thirst and hunger throughout the day.