# Crispy Avocado Avocado chips become a nutritious way to snack. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Feb 27, 2020 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/crispy-avocado ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.4/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Crispy Avocado trend? **Crispy Avocado:** Avocado-based chips are growing in popularity as the fruit maintains its popularity in both food and cosmetic industries. These chips offer consumers a healthier alternative to the often processed and salt-heavy packaged snacks on the market. ## The consumer insight behind the Crispy Avocado trend Today's consumer is often looking to tweak their lifestyles so they fit their "self-care" preferences, but want to be able to achieve their health in a way that doesn't deprive them of the things they enjoy–like snacking. Thus, they turn to brands that offer happy mediums that allow them to indulge without the guilt associated with it. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 14, 2018 to Aug 21, 2020 - Published: Feb 27, 2020 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Crispy Avocado trend ### Avocado-Based Snacks Avocado-based snacks are a growing trend as consumers look for better-for-you snack options. ### Alternative Vegetable Crisps Alternative vegetable crisps are becoming increasingly popular as consumers seek to replace traditional, processed chips. ### Alternative Oil-based Snacks Snacks cooked in alternative oils, such as avocado oil, are on the rise as consumers look for healthier options. ## What the Crispy Avocado trend means for industry ### For Healthy Snacks The healthy snack industry can take advantage of the trend towards avocado-based and alternative vegetable chip snacks. ### For Cooking Oils The cooking oil industry can benefit from the trend towards alternative oils, such as avocado oil, for cooking and snacking purposes. ### For Gluten-Free & Allergen-Free Foods The gluten-free and allergen-free food industry can benefit from the trend towards healthier, free-from snacks that cater to a broad range of dietary needs. ## Workshop question How could your brand offer responsible indulgence for its customers? ## Trend signals for Crispy Avocado Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 47%, activity 46%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 47% - Activity: 46% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Crispy Avocado trend 5 featured examples from Mar 14, 2018 to Aug 21, 2020. - [Savory Avocado Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-chip): BranchOut Makes Satisfying Chips from Real, Dried Avocado Slices (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food industry can capitalize on the trend of creating healthier and more sustainable snacks using avocado as a main ingredient. - [Avocado-Based Cheesy Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temole-avocado-chips): The Temole Avocado Chips are Offered in a Nachos Cheese Flavor (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food industry can explore the development of innovative avocado-based snacks to cater to health-conscious consumers seeking flavorful yet nutritious options. - [Crunchy Avocado Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-crisps): Avocados are the First Ingredient in Hippie Snacks' Avocado Crisps (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The snack food industry can take advantage of the rise in popularity of crunchy avocado snacks to introduce new avocado-based snack products that cater to different taste preferen… - [Crispy Avocado Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-chips): AvoLov Makes Seasoned Snacks from Real Hass Avocados (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The snack food industry should consider developing healthy, plant-based snack options, like avocado chips, to cater to a growing demand for better-for-you snacks. - [Green Guacamole Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guacamole-chips): TORTIYAHS! 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