09 Mar 2023 --- Indulgence and health are two priorities consumers report seeking in chocolate confectionery. According to the Almond Board of California (ABC), nuts, specifically almonds, can provide even more snacking relevancy for chocolate. Almost 80% of chocolate snackers report chocolate is either their “number one go-to snack” or “one of their top choices,” and nuts can increase the snack appeal of chocolate, the company maintains.