As well as offering a variety of granola-based products in the form of cereals, on-the-go snack bars and breakfast biscuits, Nature Valley is now introducing consumers to its newest product, 'Granola Cups.'
The ultra-portable Nature Valley Granola Cups combine a base of whole grain oats and nuts with a creamy nut butter filling, aiming to satisfy a desire for multiple textures in snacks. As Roy Bechtold, a senior scientist at General Mills describes: "Dual or multiple textures are very important to people. They want some creaminess, they want crunchiness or they want crispiness and chewiness." The Peanut Butter Chocolate and Almond Butter Granola Cups seem to satisfy on all counts, offering the crunch and sweetness of a cookie with the wholesomeness of granola and satisfaction of a hearty oatmeal square.
Creamy Nut Butter Cups
Nature Valley's 'Granola Cups' Combine Whole Grain Oats with Nut Butter
Trend Themes
1. Portable Granola Snacks - Opportunity to create convenient and on-the-go granola snacks that combine different textures for consumers seeking variety.
2. Creamy Nut Butter Filling - Disruptive potential for innovative food companies to develop new products with creamy nut butter fillings, catering to consumers' desire for creaminess and texture.
3. Multi-texture Snack Experience - Opportunity for brands to create snacks that offer a combination of textures, such as creaminess, crunchiness, crispiness, and chewiness, for a satisfying snacking experience.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Food Industry - Opportunity for snack food companies to create innovative products using granola and nut butter combinations to cater to consumer demand for convenient and satisfying snacks.
2. Health Food Industry - Disruptive potential for health food companies to develop nutritious and portable granola snacks with creamy nut butter fillings, appealing to health-conscious consumers.
3. Confectionery Industry - Opportunity for confectionery companies to expand their product offerings by incorporating granola and nut butter combinations into their treats, providing a new twist on traditional sweets.