# Fruity Smoothie Kelp Cubes Atlantic Sea Farms Kelp Cubes Now Come in Two New Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-12-09 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlantic-sea-farms-kelp-cubes References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/atlantic-sea-farms-launches-two-new-fresh-fruit-kelp-cubes/) & [atlanticseafarms](https://atlanticseafarms.com)  The Atlantic Sea Farms Kelp Cubes product range is being grown by the brand to include new flavors for consumers to incorporate into their [favorite smoothies or recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-smoothies) for a touch of nutritious fruity flavor. The cubes now come in the Cranberry Kelp Cubes and Wild Blueberry and Ginger Kelp Cubes flavor varieties, which are both vegan-friendly, gluten-free and crafted with 100% fresh fruit with no added sugar. The products will be hitting store shelves in 2022 at a price point of $7.99 in the US. CEO Briana Warner commented on the new Atlantic Sea Farms Kelp Cubes saying, "Our new kelp cubes amplify the principles that drive [Atlantic Sea Farms’](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fruit-kelp-smoothie-cubes) entire product line of award-winning, responsibly-made kelp products. Produced with sustainably grown fruit from nearby family farms, they include the same delicious, nutrient-dense, fresh kelp – line-grown by our partner fishermen farmers in Maine’s clean, cold waters – that we use in everything we make." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fruity Kelp-based Functional Foods:** Opportunity for the development of a new category of functional foods with kelp as a key ingredient for added nutritional value and unique flavor. - **Sustainable Farming and Fishing Practices:** Growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible farming and fishing practices presents opportunities for businesses in the food industry to differentiate themselves through sustainable sourcing and production. - **Innovation in Plant-based Ingredients:** Development of new flavorful and nutritious plant-based ingredients such as kelp can provide companies with opportunities to tap into the growing demand for plant-based foods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for companies to expand their product lines with kelp-based functional foods and showcase their commitment to sustainable sourcing and production. - **Farming and Agriculture:** Opportunities for farmers to diversify their crops by incorporating kelp into their farming practices and tapping into the growing demand for sustainably-sourced plant-based ingredients. - **Seafood Industry:** Seafood companies can explore opportunities to incorporate kelp into their product lines and differentiate themselves by promoting sustainable fishing practices and environmentally responsible sourcing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kelp Smoothie Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fruit-kelp-smoothie-cubes.md) - [Frozen Seaweed Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-cubes.md) - [Collagen-Enhanced Smoothie Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outshine-smoothie-cubes.md) - [Edible Frozen Microalgae](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-spirulina-cubes.md) - [Functional Smoothie Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-green-smoothie.md) - [Well-Seasoned Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelpie-chips.md) - [Kelp-Based Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offshore-greens.md) - [Prebiotic Smoothie Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-cubes-with-prebiotics.md) - [Sea-Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-veggie-burgers.md)