# Crunchy Nutrient-Dense Snacks The FROM THE GROUND UP Cauliflower-Based Snacks are Vitamin-Rich By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflowerbased-snacks References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/121447-from-the-ground-up-cauliflower-based-snacks) & [fromthegroundupsnacks](http://www.fromthegroundupsnacks.com/) Plant-based food varieties are growing immensely in popularity as consumers seek to increase their intake of healthful foods, which is seeing brands create options like the FROM THE GROUND UP Cauliflower-Based Snacks. Coming in a variety of different flavor and format options, the snacks are all made from vegetable blend powders and [cassava flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassavida) to put a focus on [plant-based ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-veggie-snacks-products). The snacks are also a good source of vitamins and maintain a nutritional profile that is free of gluten, dairy and GMO ingredients. The FROM THE GROUND UP Cauliflower-Based Snacks maintain a familiar format with [cheddar crackers and pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadootz) in the mix to make them far easier for consumers of all kinds to incorporate into their pantry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Increased Demand for Plant-based Foods:** The growing popularity of plant-based foods presents an opportunity for brands to develop more innovative and nutrient-dense snack options. - **Focus on Healthful Ingredients:** Consumers seeking healthier food choices create a market for snacks made from vegetables and free from gluten, dairy, and GMO ingredients. - **Expansion of Snack Options:** The introduction of cauliflower-based snacks offers consumers a wider variety of flavorful and nutritious snack choices. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry can capitalize on the increased consumer demand for innovative, nutrient-dense snacks made from vegetables. - **Health Food Industry:** The health food industry can leverage the focus on healthful ingredients to develop new snack options that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can expand its offerings by incorporating cauliflower-based snacks, providing consumers with more diverse and nutritious choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puffed Veggie-Packed Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulipuffs.md) - [Cruciferous Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-puffs.md) - [Nutritious Free-From Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos.md) - [Vegetable-Based Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackin-for-you.md) - [Cauliflower-Crusted Mozzarella Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-style-sticks.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md) - [Grab-and-Go Snacking Veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-veggies.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips.md) - [Cauilflower-Based Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-pastas.md)