# Digestion-Friendly Snack Bars The FODY Food Co. Almond Coconut Bars are a Natural Snack Option By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-bar References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-fody-low-fodmap-almond-coconut-bars/) & [fodyfoods](https://fodyfoods.com/) Ideal for a multitude of different consumers, the [FODY Food Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fodmap-salsa) Almond Coconut Bars are created to offer a delicious healthy alternative to the other snack bars on the market. Being that granola bars are often laden with chocolate and processed sugars, many consumers are on the lookout for alternatives that aren't as such. Those who suffer from [irritable bowel syndrome](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellycious) (IBS) often have to watch what they eat closely and read labels endlessly to ensure a product won't cause them discomfort. The FODY Food Co. Almond Coconut Bars are certified to be low FODMAP in order to aid those who have IBS to ensure they can enjoy a delicious bar without worry. Additionally, the snack bars are gluten-free and lactose-free. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 26% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Low FODMAP Snack Bars:** Creating digestive-friendly snack bars that cater to people with dietary restrictions like IBS and gluten and lactose intolerance can disrupt the traditional snack bar market. - **Alternative Snack Bars:** Offering alternative snack bars that aren't laden with chocolate and processed sugars provides an opportunity to appeal to consumers seeking healthier snack options. - **Customizable Snack Bars:** Creating snack bars that offer customizable dietary options can allow consumers to tailor their snacking experience and create a loyal customer base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health Food Industry:** Creating snack bars that cater to dietary restrictions and offer healthier alternatives disrupts the traditional snack food industry. - **Functional Food Industry:** Developing snack bars that are specifically designed to aid gut health and digestive issues can disrupt the traditional functional food market. - **Meal Replacement Industry:** Creating snack bars that offer customizable dietary options can disrupt the traditional meal replacement industry and appeal to consumers seeking more personalized options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [IBS-Friendly Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belliwelli-bars.md) - [Unbaked Four-Ingredient Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eattoheal-real-food-bars.md) - [Gut-Supporting Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biome-bars.md) - [Gut-Healthy Prebiotic Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prebiotic-bars.md) - [Tropically Themed Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebells-coco-caramel-almond.md) - [Coconut-Packed Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebells-coco-choco.md) - [Candy-Inspired Probiotic Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belliwelli-crunchy-peanut-butter-chocolate.md) - [Low-Glycemic Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-glycemic-protein-and-collagen-bar.md) - [Easily Digestible Salsas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fodmap-salsa.md)