# Cheesy Pretzel Bite Snacks Whisps Cheese & Pretzel Bites are Arriving for National Pretzel Day By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-03-28 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-pretzel-bites References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/03/27/new-whisps-cheese-pretzel-bites-launching-in-april-2022/) & [whisps](https://whisps.com)  The Whisps Cheese & Pretzel Bites are being launched by the brand in celebration of National Pretzel Day as a new snack for consumers to pick up when seeking out a [crispy, cheesy and crunchy option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-happy-kitchen-cheese-bites). The snack will come in two flavors including Everything and Cheddar, which are both crafted with pretzels along with 100% real Parmesan or cheddar cheese that has been sourced from award-winning dairy farms. The snacks are reported to contain seven to eight-grams of protein per serving with zero-grams of sugar. The Whisps Cheese & Pretzel Bites are being launched at [Kroger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-pita-chips) locations as well as online via [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-pretzels) starting on April 26, 2022 to help consumers celebrate the aforementioned National Pretzel Day. The snack maintains a savory flavor profile that is likely to be a hit amongst consumers seeking out an alternative to sweet options. Image Credit: Whisps ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cheese-inspired Snacks:** The trend of combining different types of cheese with various snacks presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate with new and unique flavor combinations. - **Protein-packed Snacks:** With the rise of health and wellness trends, there is an opportunity for businesses to create more high-protein snacks to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Convenient Snacking:** Busy lifestyles demand convenient snacks that are portable and easy-to-eat, creating an opportunity for businesses to innovate with packaging and on-the-go formats. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Industry:** As snacking becomes more prevalent, the snack industry has an opportunity to diversify its offerings with new and unique snack combinations. - **Dairy Industry:** The dairy industry can capitalize on the trend of cheese-inspired snacks by partnering with snack companies and creating new cheese products or flavors. - **E-commerce Industry:** As consumers continue to shift towards online shopping, the e-commerce industry has an opportunity to expand its offerings with snacks that are exclusively available online, like the Whisps Cheese & Pretzel Bites. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasoned Puffed Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps-snack.md) - [Limited-Time Cheese-Inspired Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-pretzel-bites.md) - [Crunchy Baked Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps-popped.md) - [Cheese Puff-Dusted Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cheetos-pretzel-bites.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Soft Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpretzel-soft-pretzels.md) - [Crunchy Cheese-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps.md) - [Dippable Pretzel Pizza Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-pizza-pretzel-bites.md) - [Pretzel-Paired Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackups.md) - [Crispy Hybrid Snack Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-pretzel-snackers.md)