08 Mar 2018 --- As a means to stay in touch with friends, old and new, or to stay abreast of the latest developments in the world, social media is opening up new opportunities for people to interact with the (virtual) world around them. Popular platforms such Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook are taking up an increasingly pervasive place in the average consumer's life. NutritionInsight looks at how social media is influencing consumers when it comes to nutrition, and how the industry can benefit.