For those who need a boost of energy now and then but simply don't enjoy hot beverages, Blue Diamond's 'Cafe Mocha Coffee Almonds' are a convenient middle ground. The almonds not only have a coffee flavoring, but they pack some caffeine as well, letting consumers gain their energy through both light snacking and caffeine.
To be sure, Blue Diamond's Cafe Mocha Coffee Almonds don't offer quite as much of a kick as an actual cup of coffee. Two fluid ounces of coffee contains 24 milligrams of caffeine, while an ounce of Cafe Mocha Coffee Almonds contain that same amount. That means a serving of the nuts has as much caffeine as a quarter of a cup of coffee. However, if one adds the energy boost that a midday snack provides into the equation, that small bit of caffeine becomes more powerful.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Coffee-flavored Snacks
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new coffee-flavored snacks that offer the convenience of caffeine without the need for hot beverages.
- Alternative Energy Sources
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore alternative ingredients or processes to create energy-boosting snacks.
- Functional Foods
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create functional foods that combine the benefits of caffeine with other health-enhancing ingredients.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Snack Food Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate caffeine into a variety of snack offerings to appeal to consumers looking for an energy boost.
- Beverage Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop caffeine-infused beverages that offer a different taste experience than traditional coffee.
- Food Processing Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize advanced processing techniques to create unique and flavorful caffeine-infused food products.
