# Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars Bon AppéSweet is Vegan-Friendly with Zero Added Sugar By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bon-appsweet References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bon-appesweet-debuts-revamped-look-and-products-at-expo-east-301381829.html) & [bonappesweet](https://bonappesweet.com/) Better-for-you chocolate bar brand [Bon AppéSweet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bon-appesweet) is preparing to reveal its fresh new look at Natural Products Expo 2021, along with a newly expanded line of vegan-friendly, [zero sugar added chocolate bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whims). Dairy-free as ever, the brand's chocolates are plant-based and naturally sweetened with dates. The decadent organic, non-GMO, fair trade chocolate bars can be found in flavors like Golden Chocolate and Sea Salt Almond that speak to consumers who desire indulgence without compromise. Bon AppéSweet got its start as a gelato brand, [Amore Congelato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amore-romanstyle-frozen-pizzas), when Navy veteran and dessertier Thereasa Black wanted to create a sugar-free treat for her daughter. With a focus on chocolate, the brand is spotlighting clean, great-tasting products made with just a handful of simple ingredients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Zero Sugar Chocolate Bars:** Brands can explore using date as a natural sweetener instead of sugar to create healthier alternatives to regular chocolate bars. - **Vegan Chocolate:** As more consumers seek out plant-based alternatives, companies can create vegan chocolate bars using non-dairy ingredients. - **Clean Label Chocolate:** Brands can capitalize on the growing trend of clean label products by using organic, non-GMO, and fair trade ingredients in chocolate bars. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery Industry:** The confectionery industry could explore creating healthier alternative chocolates using natural sweeteners like date to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Vegan Food Industry:** The vegan food industry can expand its product offerings by developing more plant-based, non-dairy chocolate bars to cater to the increasing demand for vegan foods. - **Organic Food Industry:** The organic food industry can innovate by creating clean, organic, and fair trade chocolate bars to cater to the growing consumer preference for healthier and more sustainable food choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Date-Sweetened Plant-Based Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bon-appesweet.md) - [Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturally-sweetened-chocolate-bar.md) - [Date-Sweetened Chocolate Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-sweetened-chocolate-chips.md) - [Added Sugar-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutsla-dt-organic-dark-chocolate.md) - [Plant-Based Sugar-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-dark-chocolate.md) - [Chocolate Date-Sweetened Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-date-bark.md) - [Organic Sugar-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yummy-zero-sugar.md) - [Low-Sugar Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-sugar-vegan-chocolates.md) - [Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datesweetened-chocolate-bars.md)