# Salty-Sweet Snack Clusters Chunk Nibbles Combine Pretzels, Corn Squares, Nuts & a Sweet Coating By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-06-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunk-nibbles References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4382-new-salty-snacks-from-sweets-snacks-expo) & [chunknibbles](https://chunknibbles.com/collections/nibbles/products/chunck-nibbles-5-75-oz-pouch)  Pretzels, salted nuts, corn squares and a sweet coating are what make [Chunk Nibbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunk-nibbles-toffee) unique as a texture-rich snack and they satisfy with a balance of sweet and salty tastes. Based on a family recipe, the Original Chunk Nibbles are made in Michigan and the gourmet snack has been satisfying all generations for decades. Knowing that the gourmet [sweet and salty snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planters-trail-mix) is not just great for everyday snacking, Chunk Nibbles offered various sizes for special events like weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties, anniversaries and corporate events. In addition to offering the Original Chunk Nibbles, the brand also shares sweet and salty flavors like s'mores, peanut butter chocolate and strawberry. These bite-size chunks meet the ever-growing consumer demand for [multi-textured snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munch-mix). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 12% - 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 - **Salty-sweet Snacks:** Exploring the combination of contrasting tastes to produce a hit of snacking pleasure - **Gourmet Snacks:** Positioning of a new line of specialty snack products targeted towards high-end consumers - **Multi-textured Snacking:** Expanding variety of snack products and enhancing snacking experience through the fusion of different textures ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Developing products and services that cater to the growing demand of uncommon but pleasing food flavor combinations - **Hospitality and Events:** Incorporating this snack into event entertainment and decoration, spreading its brand recognition - **Retail:** Capitalizing on the gourmet-snack trend and providing the most distinctive and satisfying products to meet consumers' desires ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buttery Toffee Snack Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunk-nibbles-toffee.md) - [Salty Chocolate Snack Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacky-clusters.md) - [Salted Sweetly Finished Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-crisps-sweet-salty.md) - [Savory Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-corn.md) - [Savory Gluten-Free Snack Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handfuel-expanded.md) - [Salty-Sweet Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinnydipped-salty-sweet.md) - [Pretzel-Tasking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-flavors.md) - [Snacking-Focused Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kohler-original-recipe-chocolates.md) - [Multisensorial Spiced Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-snack-mixes.md)