Gourmet popcorn snack brand Pop Art Snacks has announced that all of its products will now be made with either 100% avocado or olive oil, turning its vibrant product range into vegan popcorn snacks. The air-popped popcorn snacks are made with non-GMO corn and are free from gluten and trans fats.
As Pop Art Snacks co-founder Venessa Dobson describes, "We are now utilizing oils that are not only better for you, but that add to the flavor profile. Our Mediterranean flavors like Rosemary Truffle and Pepper Parmesan use olive oil whereas our Cheddar Jalapeno, Hawaiian SeaSalt, and Seaweed Sesame use avocado oil for that creamy flavor and mouthfeel."
There are also entirely new plant-based flavors from the brand like DillPickle Vegan Ranch.
Gourmet Vegan Popcorn Snacks
Pop Art Snacks Now Makes Snacks with Avocado or Olive Oil
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Snacks - Opportunity for QSRs and supermarkets to introduce more plant-based, healthy snacks to their menus and shelves.
2. Healthy Fats - Opportunity for food manufacturers to explore healthier fat options such as avocado and olive oil for their snack products.
3. Gluten-free Snacks - Opportunity for snack companies to cater to the growing market of consumers who demand gluten-free products.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Industry - The snack industry can capitalize on the growing demand for healthier and plant-based snack options.
2. Food Manufacturing Industry - Food manufacturers can explore healthier and alternative fat options to cater to the growing demand for better-for-you snack products.
3. Retail Industry - Retailers can expand their snack options to include more plant-based and gluten-free options to cater to consumer demand.