# Seasoned Breadstick Snacks These Bite-Sized Breadsticks are Made for On-the-Go Snacking By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitesized-breadsticks References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/company-spotlight-nibnibs/) & [nibnibs](http://www.nibnibs.com/index.html) A British husband and wife team recently created a line of bite-sized breadsticks that are meant to serve as a savory snack option. Unlike chips or snack bars, these artisan breadsticks serve as a [gourmet snack option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margots-morsels) that is tasty enough to pair with anything from seltzer to wine. 'nibnibs' are bite-sized breadsticks that are handcrafted in Britain from from a superior blend of flour and extra-virgin olive oil. The breadsticks are then coated with delicious seasonings such as pesto sauce and [cheddar cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-happy-kitchen-cheese-bites). What primarily sets the snacks apart are the gourmet flavors, which make the breadsticks a more sophisticated alternative to other prepacked snacks such as chips and candy bars. Ideal for everything from dinner parties to the office snack drawer, these seasoned breadsticks are a tasty way to beat the munchies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gourmet Snack Alternatives:** The rise of artisan, gourmet snack options like these seasoned breadsticks presents opportunities to cater to consumers looking for more sophisticated options than traditional prepacked snacks. - **On-the-go Snacking:** With their bite-sized and portable nature, these seasoned breadsticks tap into the trend of convenient snacking for busy individuals who need a quick and satisfying option. - **Flavorful Coatings:** The variety of delicious seasonings used on these breadsticks highlights the trend of unique and bold flavors in snack products, providing opportunities for flavor innovation in the food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** The seasoned breadstick snacks demonstrate disruptive innovation in the snack food industry by offering a gourmet alternative to traditional chips and candy bars. - **Artisan Food Industry:** As handcrafted, gourmet snacks, these seasoned breadsticks align with the artisan food industry, catering to consumers seeking high-quality and unique snack options. - **Convenience Food Industry:** The bite-sized and portable nature of these seasoned breadsticks cater to the convenience food industry, providing a convenient and satisfying option for on-the-go snacking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snackable Baguette Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baguette-bites.md) - [Twice-Baked Cheese Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassavida.md) - [Cheesy Bread Brand Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-killer-bread-snack-bites.md) - [Cheesy Oven-Baked Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacobs-bites.md) - [Flavorful Nutrient-Dense Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-snack-bites.md) - [Cheesy Frozen Bread Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-brazilian-cheese-bread.md) - [Crispy Bite-Sized Everyday Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seabrook-loaded-bites.md) - [Salty-Sweet Snack Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunk-nibbles.md) - [Cheesy Low-Fat Cracker Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cheddars-nibblies.md)