# Sweet Free-From Snack Ranges These New Biona Sweet Snacks Come in Two Ranges By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-04-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biona-sweet-snacks References: [wholesalemanager](https://wholesalemanager.co.uk/biona-launches-a-new-collection-of-sweet-snacks/) & [biona](https://biona.co.uk)  These new [Biona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biona-snacks) sweet snacks have been launched by the brand as a series of [free-from treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playin-choc) that acknowledge growing consumer interest in permissible snacks with a real food recipe. The products include the Organic Bars, which come in two varieties including the Dark Chocolate Coconut Bar alongside the Dark Chocolate Brownie Bar that are each made with eight ingredients, no additives and are palm oil-free. The range then moves on to the Coconut Wafer Rolls in the vanilla and chocolate flavor options, which are each made with organic coconut milk to offer a sweet, crispy taste and texture. Head of Marketing at [Windmill Organics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks) Gemma Williams spoke on the new Biona sweet snacks saying, "Sales of our sweet snacks have doubled in size over the last year as more and more people are looking for snacks with higher quality, natural ingredients. The bars tap into the shift towards ‘permissible treats’, as they are smaller, chocolatey snacks made with recognisable ingredients and better nutritional credentials, whilst giving retailers organic, palm-oil-free options that sit perfectly in on the go or snacking aisles and features. The coconut wafer rolls offer retailers an organic, palm-oil-free option which stands out on shelf and will appeal to both adults and families.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 71% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Free-from Permissible Treats:** Smaller, indulgent snacks formulated without common allergens or additives are redefining allowable treats for health-conscious consumers and creating room for novel product portfolios that bridge indulgence and clean-label credentials. - **Minimal-ingredient Transparency:** A focus on short ingredient lists and recognizable components is heightening consumer trust and enabling brands to differentiate through provenance and simplified supply chains. - **Coconut-based Snack Innovation:** Growing use of coconut milk and coconut-derived textures is expanding plant-based flavor and texture possibilities, prompting new product formats that capitalize on tropical positioning and functional attributes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Grocery:** Shelf space and category segmentation are shifting toward organic, palm-oil-free snack selections that can transform merchandising strategies and consumer purchase journeys. - **Snack Manufacturing:** Manufacturers adapting to eight-ingredient or fewer formulations and allergen-free processes may unlock cost efficiencies and niche production lines for premium free-from ranges. - **Food Packaging and Shelf Design:** Packaging that highlights clean ingredients and on-the-go convenience is becoming a key differentiator, influencing materials choices and point-of-sale communication approaches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satiating Dark Chocolate-Covered Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks.md) - [Globally Inspired Better-For-You Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globally-inspired-betterforyou-snack.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Protein-Packed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warrior-raw-protein.md) - [Simple Ingredient Biscuit Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realfoods-by-organico-biscuits.md) - [Free-From Easter Treat Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomo-easter-chocolate.md) - [Purpose-Led Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madagascar-vanilla-snack-bar.md) - [Spelt-Made Cereal Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biona-spelt-cereals.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Jarred Bean Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biona-world-bean-meals.md) - [Organic Mediterranean Olive Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biona-olives.md)