Rice protein-based snack products help balance blood sugar levels
Trend - Rice protein helps to balance blood sugar levels, is easy on the digestive system and has many other benefits. Now, brands are incorporating this ingredient into snack products in order to boost their nutritional profiles and add a selling point for customers.
Insight - Health-conscious consumers tend to be more aware of the various products and ingredients that will help them meet their personal health and fitness goals. Brands that cater to the more niche interests of these consumers are more likely to establish brand loyalty.
Insight - Health-conscious consumers tend to be more aware of the various products and ingredients that will help them meet their personal health and fitness goals. Brands that cater to the more niche interests of these consumers are more likely to establish brand loyalty.
Workshop Question - How could your brand cater to its customers' more specific needs and interests?
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Protein - Rice, fava bean, and pea protein are becoming popular options for health-conscious consumers and brands are incorporating them into snack products to boost nutritional profiles.
2. Meal Replacement Snacking - Meal replacement options are expanding beyond shakes and bars to include puffs and protein puddings, catering to consumers seeking quick, convenient, and satisfying snacks on-the-go.
3. Better-for-you Grab-and-go Snacks - Companies in the snack food industry are working to create healthier snack options that are just as convenient and flavorful as traditional snacks to encourage healthier snacking habits among consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Beverage - Incorporating plant-based protein and providing healthier snack options can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
2. Fitness & Wellness - The demand for healthier snack options and plant-based protein aligns with the growing emphasis on fitness and wellness in the industry, providing opportunities for innovation in this area.
3. Packaged Goods - Meal replacement snacks and better-for-you grab-and-go options that cater to on-the-go consumers present opportunities for innovation and growth in the packaged goods industry.
