Trend cluster
Category

Cold-Pressed
Snack

Cold-pressing is no longer exclusive to beverages and natural skincare products.

Cold-Pressed Protein BarsChilled Whole Food BarsCoconut-Based CandiesGarden Fresh Baby FoodsWhey Protein Cookies

Trend

What is the Cold-Pressed Snack trend?

Cold-Pressed Snack: Cold-pressing, a production process that allows natural products to retain their nutrients, has typically only been associated with natural oils and beverages--however some brands are using the process in the production of their snack products. This allows companies to create automatic associations with health when branding their products, for consumers already aware of the benefits of cold-pressing.

Trend themes

Themes within the Cold-Pressed Snack trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Cold-Pressed Snacks

Cold-pressing production process is being used to make snack products and brands are using this in their product branding as it is associated with health and nutrient retention.

02

Protein Snacking

Consumers are looking for protein-packed on-the-go snacks and preferred over traditional protein bars.

03

Whole Food Bars

Juice bars are transitioning to whole food bars with high pressure processing (HPP) to retain its natural fibers.

Industry implications

What the Cold-Pressed Snack trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Food and Beverage

Using cold-pressing and high-pressure processing to help brand products as a healthy snack option that retains nutrients.

For

Wellness and Fitness

Increasing trend of protein-packed snacks that appeal to active and health-conscious individuals.

For

Baby Food

Offering healthier options for baby foods, using organic and vegan ingredients with cold-pressed production methods.

Workshop question

How could your brand adopt trends within adjacent industries?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Cold-Pressed Snack

Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 46%, activity 45%, freshness 8%.

Popularity46%
Activity45%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific