# Better-for-You Fruit Snacks CHUM Fruit Bites are Made Without Any Artificial Ingredients By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-11-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chum-fruit-bites References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/123083-chum-fruit-bites) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pg/chumfruitbites/photos/?ref=page_internal) Based out of Limerick, Ireland, CHUM Fruit Bites is a [better-for-you snack option for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodies-snacks). Benjamin Bartley thought of the ideas for CHUM Fruit Bites after his youngest son began experiencing tooth decay. Bartley realized that many kids' snacks were packed with artificial ingredients and he wanted to give parents a better-for-you option to serve their kids. As a result, CHUM Fruit Bites are made from fresh fruits that are picked in season and used in their rawest form. The fruit is then baked slowly at a low temperature to preserve the nutritional benefits. The CHUM Fruit Bites are all-natural and are made without any artificial ingredients, [added sugars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-sour-tart-cherry), or added colors. Vegan, gluten-free and Kosher, CHUM Fruit Bites are a better-for-you snack option for busy families. Image Credit: *CHUM Bites.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fresh Fruit Snacks:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional snack market by offering consumers a healthier option made with fresh, seasonal fruits. - **Natural Ingredients Snacks:** Chance to compete against conventional processed snacks while positioning the product as healthier and more natural. - **Allergen-free Snacks:** Ability to capture a portion of the growing market for allergy-free snacks with vegan, gluten-free, and Kosher certifications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** A chance to revolutionize the traditional snacks industry by offering consumers a healthier and tastier alternative. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend towards healthier lifestyles by offering a product that is organic, non-GMO, and free of artificial ingredients, added sugars, and added colors. - **Children's Products:** Ability to appeal parents who are searching for healthier snack options for their children, especially those with specific dietary requirements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gem-Like Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fruit-bites.md) - [Freeze-Dried Fruit Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-fruit-bites.md) - [Crunchy Superfruit Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-superfruit-bites.md) - [No-Added-Sugar Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fruit-treasures.md) - [Better-for-You Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-balls.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-bites.md) - [Jammy Superfood Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-bites.md) - [Brain-Fueling Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainiac-fruit-snacks.md) - [No-Added-Sugar Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-dried-fruit-snack.md)