# Eco Chocolate Snack Packs Alter Eco's Portioned 'Truffle 3-Packs' Boast Sustainable Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-snack-pack References: [projectnosh](https://www.projectnosh.com/food-wire/2018/alter-eco-debuts-truffle-3-packs/) & [alterecofoods](https://www.alterecofoods.com/collections/truffles) Alter [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-granolas) recently launched a new set of [chocolate snack packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biona-snacks) that help consumers to indulge mindfully with sensible portions and nourishing ingredients. The Truffle 3-Packs for the Sea Salt, Mint Crème and [Salted Caramel Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylk-chocolate-aloha-caramel) have the potential to help curb overindulgence and satisfy on-the-go sweet cravings. The chocolates themselves are made with an outer shell of dark Ecuadorian chocolate and a combination of cacao, creamy milk and pure coconut oil on the inside. As sustainability is key for the brand, the use of coconut oil is significant as a replacement for palm oil. The truffles are also free from other ingredients, including soy, artificial flavors and emulsifiers. A growing number of forward-thinking brands are making a point to emphasize palm oil-free snack formulas, as the controversial ingredient poses a threat to rainforests and the many species that thrive within them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 36% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mindful Snacking:** Opportunity for brands to create portioned snack packs that promote mindful consumption and satisfy cravings on-the-go. - **Sustainable Ingredients:** Brands can capitalize on the use of sustainable ingredients like coconut oil as alternatives to controversial ingredients, such as palm oil. - **Palm Oil-free Formulas:** Increasing demand for palm oil-free snack options presents an opportunity for brands to create innovative alternatives that are environmentally-friendly. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Packaging:** Innovative packaging solutions can be developed to create portioned snack packs that are convenient for on-the-go consumption. - **Organic Food:** Organic food brands can focus on using sustainable ingredients and promoting mindful snacking to capture the growing market demand. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Developing manufacturing processes that prioritize the use of sustainable ingredients like coconut oil can help reduce the negative environmental impact of food production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Truffle Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-chocolate-bar.md) - [Eco-Friendly Chocolate Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alter-eco-advent-calendar.md) - [High-Quality Mini Truffle Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-truffle-bars.md) - [Decadent Eco-Conscious Truffle Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-chocolate-truffle-bars.md) - [Superfood Truffle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cups.md) - [Functional Truffle Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-chocolates.md) - [Satiating Dark Chocolate-Covered Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks.md) - [Small Simple-Ingredient Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bites.md) - [Ethical Snacking-Friendly Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonys-chocolonely-lil-bits.md)