The number of studies out there that list the benefits of dark chocolate have resulted in a profitable market for those looking to introduce different spins on the classic snack; enter Sweetriot. Sweetriot is a company founded by Sarah Endline that specializes on different recipes to make the dessert even more healthy than it already is.
Take Sweetriot's riotBar 70% Fabulous Flax as the perfect example. With the addition of flaxseed, the chocolate bar boasts additional omega-3s, which is known to lower total cholesterol, blood pressure and is also a great source of fiber. Part of Sweetriots first Fair Trade Certified and Organic line, the bar sources "cacao exclusively in Latin America, which directly supports a better life for farming families through fair prices and direct trade," as written on its website.
Flaxseed Chocolate Bars
Sweetriot's riotBar Fabulous Flax is a Healthy Twist on a Delicious Snack
Trend Themes
1. Healthy Chocolate - There is an opportunity for companies to explore the use of superfood ingredients such as flaxseed to create healthier chocolate options.
2. Fair Trade and Organic Products - Consumers are becoming more conscious of where their products come from and how they are produced, creating an opportunity for companies to offer more fair trade and organic options.
3. Latin American Sourcing - Companies can benefit from sourcing ingredients directly from Latin America and supporting fair prices for farming families.
Industry Implications
1. Chocolate Industry - The chocolate industry can explore the use of superfoods and fair trade/organic ingredients to appeal to health-conscious and socially responsible consumers.
2. Snack Industry - The snack industry can take inspiration from the health benefits and unique ingredients in Sweetriot's chocolate bars to create healthier snack alternatives.
3. Latin American Agricultural Industry - The Latin American agricultural industry can benefit from opportunities to directly trade with companies to support farming families and fair pricing for ingredients such as cacao.