# Biodynamic Applesauce Snacks This White Leaf Provisions Snack Has Ecologically Grown Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applesauce-snacks References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/news_home/Business_News/2017/09/Ten_trends_at_Expo_East_2017.aspx?ID) & [white-leaf-provisions-marketplace.myshopify](https://white-leaf-provisions-marketplace.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/white-leaf-provisions-biodynamic-apple-pear-sauce-4oz-pack-of-8) White Leaf Provisions sets itself apart from other makers of [applesauce snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-crunchables) by creating [Biodynamic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterford) Apple & Pear Sauce. The simple snack boasts an incredibly simple ingredient list that includes just biodynamic, seasonal apples and pears. As well as being free of GMOs and USDA-certified organic, the produce is grown without any chemical pesticides, fertilizers or herbicides. Biodynamic farming is a form of alternative agriculture that is comparable organic farming, but it differentiates itself by emphasizing [regeneration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babylife-organics), whereas traditional farming typically deteriorates soil quality over time. Within the realm of food and beverages, many brands are striving to offer products of a quality that goes above and beyond the recognized organic certification standards. Although the word "biodynamic" was first spotted on many wine bottles, it can now also be found on a variety of grain-based foods and snacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biodynamic Snacks:** Opportunity for other snack brands to incorporate biodynamic fruits and vegetables into their recipes - **Regenerative Agriculture:** Potential for technology and innovation to improve and scale regenerative farming practices - **Beyond Organic:** Companies can differentiate by going beyond traditional organic certification and embracing biodynamic farming practices ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry can innovate by incorporating biodynamic fruit and vegetable ingredients - **Farming and Agriculture:** Regenerative farming practices and biodynamic farming could become more widespread with innovation and technological advances - **Organic Food Production:** Embracing biodynamic and regenerative agriculture practices in organic food production presents an opportunity for companies to differentiate and improve sustainability ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Fruity Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-crunchables.md) - [Brain-Boosting Applesauce Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-squeezers.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-bites.md) - [Free-From Toddler Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-kids-snacks.md) - [Organic Cranberry Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-cranberry-sauce.md) - [Organic Apple Puree Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-apple-cinnamon-fruit-sauce-crushers.md) - [Apple-Based Honey Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langer-farms.md) - [Pineapple Sauce Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-squeeze-pouches.md) - [Crunchy Toddler Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-crunchables.md)