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Sunflower Butter Cups

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

SunButter Packages Its Sunflower Spread in Single-Serve Portions

— August 27, 2016 — Lifestyle
SunButter's roasted sunflower spread boasts a peanut-free formula that makes it an ideal alternative for those who are limited by nut allergies. Since this can be a particular problem for parents sending their kids to school with lunches, SunButter packs its roasted sunflower butter in single-serve containers that can be used for dipping or spreading.

The allergy-friendly snack is free from dairy, gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, eggs, sesame and GMO ingredients, which all play into the fact that SunButter brands its product as "school safe."

As well as having appeal to young students, these individually packed portions of alternative seed butter will appeal to adults who are looking for quick, easy and flavorful nourishment throughout the day.
Trend Themes
1. Single-serve Packaging for Allergy-friendly Snacks - The trend of single-serve packaging can be applied to other allergy-friendly snacks to provide a convenient and safe option for those with dietary restrictions.
2. Seed Butter as Nut-free Alternative - Seed butter, like SunButter's roasted sunflower spread, can be marketed as a nut-free alternative to traditional nut butters.
3. School Safe Labeling for Allergy-friendly Snacks - Brands can market their allergy-friendly snacks as safe for schools to expand their appeal to parents and students alike.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Industry - The snack industry can incorporate single-serve packaging and allergy-friendly options to meet consumer demand for convenient and safe snack choices.
2. Food Manufacturing Industry - The food manufacturing industry can explore the use of different types of seed butter as nut-free alternatives to traditional nut butters.
3. Education Industry - The education industry can partner with brands like SunButter to provide safe and convenient snack options for students with dietary restrictions.
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