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Baked Cheese Snacks

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Snikiddy's Cheese Snacks are Inspired by Cheese-Based Meals

— September 9, 2016 — Lifestyle
Grilled cheese and macaroni and cheese are two go-to comfort foods for many people, but they're also the dishes that inspire Snikiddy's baked cheese snacks.

The Cheese Puffs take inspiration from a kid's favorite foods, yet are made with a base of non-GMO corn and rice. The snack is gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly and is made with minimal ingredients.

These puffed corn snacks are part of a movement within the food industry that sees many manufacturers using full-sized meals as the inspiration for light, yet flavorful snack food products. As many consumers have adopted more frequent snacking habits as opposed to eating larger meals throughout the day, it's appealing for them to get just a taste of comforting foods like mac 'n' cheese or a grilled cheese sandwich.
Trend Themes
1. Comfort Food Snacks - There is a trend within the food industry of creating snack products inspired by comfort foods, providing consumers a lighter and more convenient way to enjoy their favorite dishes.
2. Natural and Minimal Ingredient Snacks - A trend is emerging where snack manufacturers prioritize using natural, non-GMO, and minimal ingredients to create healthier and more wholesome snack options for consumers.
3. Increased Snacking Habits - Consumers' shift towards more frequent snacking throughout the day instead of traditional meals presents an opportunity for creating innovative and satisfying snack options that mimic popular dishes.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Food Manufacturing - Snack food manufacturers can tap into the trend of comfort food snacks by creating a variety of light and flavorful snack options that take inspiration from popular comfort foods.
2. Healthy and Natural Snack Industry - The rising demand for healthier snacks made with natural and minimal ingredients presents an opportunity for the snack industry to cater to health-conscious consumers by offering innovative and wholesome snack options.
3. Convenience Food Market - As consumers increasingly prefer convenient and on-the-go snacking options, the convenience food market can explore the creation of portable and snack-sized versions of popular comfort foods.
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