Beans are often associated with hearty lunch and dinner meals, but Brami's ready-to-eat lupini beans are offered in a convenient format for on-the-go snacking.
As described on the bags, the bean snacks can be eaten whole or shelled and come in four flavorful varieties: Sea Salt, Garlic & Herb, Chili Lime and Hot Pepper.
Earlier this year, the United Nations declared 2016 as the 'International Year of Pulses,' which includes seeds that grow in pods, such as beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas that are high in plant-based protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins. In addition to being beneficial to those who eat them, pulses are known to increase the fertility of soil and be of benefit to the environment. Expect to see more of these plant-based proteins from pulses in the snacking category and beyond.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Convenient Bean Snacks
- The convenience of ready-to-eat bean snacks offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the snacking industry.
- Flavorful Bean Varieties
- The introduction of new flavors like Sea Salt, Garlic & Herb, Chili Lime, and Hot Pepper opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for bean-based snack manufacturers in the flavoring industry.
- Plant-based Proteins
- The growing popularity of plant-based proteins from pulses indicates disruptive innovation opportunities in the food industry for incorporating pulses into various products, including snacks.
Where This Applies
- Snack Industry
- The trend of convenient and flavorful bean snacks presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the snack industry to diversify their product offerings.
- Flavoring Industry
- The introduction of new flavors in bean snacks creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the flavoring industry to explore unique flavor combinations and cater to diverse consumer preferences.
- Food Industry
- The increasing demand for plant-based proteins from pulses offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the food industry to develop new and innovative products that cater to health-conscious consumers.
