At the Winter Fancy Food Show, Hemp Love newly launched coconut milk chocolate bars in three decadent flavors: Roasted Almond, Coconut and Espresso. These free-from chocolate bars are made with a base of ethically sourced, premium South American cacao, organic coconut milk and protein-packed hemp hearts. The vegan-friendly, dairy-free and paleo chocolate bars are simultaneously creamy, crunchy and sweet and they prominently feature organic hemp seeds, which the brand describes as "one of nature's most perfect foods."
The better-for-you chocolate bars feature a touch of sweetness from organic maple sugar, plus they deliver the benefits with vitamins, iron, protein, fiber and omegas.
These healthier chocolate bars inspire consumers to make better eating choices without sacrificing the best features of the chocolate bars they love.
What's Driving This Trend
- Healthier Chocolate Alternatives
- The trend for healthier chocolate alternatives embraces the need for healthy snacking, in turn opening doors for plant-based ingredients.
- Ethical Sourcing of Ingredients
- Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of where their food comes from and how it is sourced, creating opportunities for brands to stand out by using ethically sourced ingredients.
- Functional Ingredients
- Consumers are seeking out functional ingredients that offer added health benefits in their snacks, creating opportunities for brands to incorporate new and innovative ingredients into their products.
Who This Affects Most
- Plant-based Foods
- Using plant-based ingredients in chocolate offers new nutritional benefits and caters for the growing interests of plant-based lifestyles trends.
- Organic Food
- Opportunities for brands that use organic ingredients to attract customers looking for high-quality, environmentally-friendly products.
- Functional Snacks
- The trend towards healthy snacking is driving the demand for more functional snack options with added nutritional benefits.
