# Vegan-Friendly Chickpea Snacks BRAVE Roasted Chickpeas Now Come in Three New Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-06 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-roasted-chickpeas References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/brave-adds-new-flavours-to-roasted-chickpea-range/) & [bravefoods](https://bravefoods.co.uk)  The [BRAVE Roasted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-super-hoops) Chickpeas range has been expanded by the brand to provide consumers with some new varieties to enjoy when seeking out a satisfying yet [vegan-friendly snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosh-veg-bites). The snack now comes in three new flavors including Salt & Vinegar, BBQ and Cookies & Cream, which are each [high in fiber and protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah) with a low-calorie profile. The products are being rolled out to retailers in the UK starting in January as well as to foodservice providers. Co-Founder Amber Fraser commented on the new additions to the BRAVE Roasted Chickpeas range saying, "We’re really excited about this launch. We’re adding two household classic flavours that really work when applied to chickpeas, and Cookies and Cream – which is as ridiculously indulgent as it sounds. Best of all, they still maintain the strict nutritional profile we set for all our products.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Expansion of Vegan Snacks:** There is an opportunity for more vegan-friendly snacks to be developed and expanded in the market. - **Healthy Snack Alternatives:** There is a trend for providing healthier snack alternatives that meet strict nutritional profile standards. - **Flavors Adaptation for Healthier Snacks:** There is a trend for adapting classic flavors for healthier snack options, such as applying them to chickpeas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Companies that specialize in manufacturing and packaging snacks could benefit from expanding into vegan-friendly and healthier snack alternatives. - **Food Service:** Food service providers could benefit from expanding their snack offerings to include more vegan-friendly and healthier options. - **Retail:** Retailers could benefit from carrying a wider selection of vegan-friendly and healthier snack options to meet the increasing demand from consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bacon-Flavored Chickpea Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baconflavored-chickpea-puffs.md) - [Bold Chickpea Brand Refreshes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-chickpea-hearts.md) - [Chickpea-Based Crunchy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-puff.md) - [Boldly Flavored Chickpea Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-chickpea-chip.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-snack-balls.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Vegan Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeaky-bean-vegan-snacks.md) - [Citrusy Chickpea Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippeas-sea-salt-lime.md) - [Plant-Based Extra-Seasoned Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippeas-flavor-blast.md) - [Chickpea-Based Healthy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wotsits.md)