# Minimal-Ingredient Chocolate Almonds Unreal's Covered Almonds are Simple, Non-Waxy and Mess-Free By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-05-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covered-almonds References: [modernretail.co](https://www.modernretail.co/operations/why-better-for-you-candy-brand-unreal-is-expanding-to-snacks/) & [unrealsnacks](https://unrealsnacks.com/)  Unreal, the brand known for turning sugary childhood chocolates into better-for-you indulgences, is venturing into the snack category with sweet and salty covered almonds. The Dark Chocolate Coconut Covered Almonds and Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds are fueled by simple ingredients and avoid specific ones like soy, sugar alcohols and gluten. As well as appealing to ingredient-conscious consumers, those who are particular about the texture of their nut snacks will find that these ones have no waxy coating or messy cocoa dust. When these satisfying chocolate-covered nut snacks launched, Unreal had its highest direct-to-consumer sales day by 54%. According to Unreal CEO Kevin McCarthy, the company plans to roll out different pack sizes in the future for healthier on-the-go eating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Simple-ingredient Snacks:** The rise of simple-ingredient snacks offers brands the opportunity to cater to ingredient-conscious consumers seeking healthier indulgences. - **Texture-focused Treats:** Texture-focused treats that avoid waxy coatings and messy residue present a new avenue for snack brands looking to differentiate and appeal to discerning consumers. - **Direct-to-consumer Success:** Achieving the highest direct-to-consumer sales day by 54% highlights the potential for brands to capitalize on direct sales strategies and deepen customer relationships. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can leverage the growing demand for simple-ingredient snacks as a way to innovate and capture market share among health-conscious consumers. - **Food Packaging Sector:** Innovations in food packaging that prioritize texture preservation and mess-free consumption could revolutionize the food packaging sector and enhance product differentiation. - **E-commerce Platforms:** E-commerce platforms have the potential to benefit from direct-to-consumer success stories by offering personalized shopping experiences and streamlined distribution channels for brands looking to expand their reach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Nostalgic Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplified-ingredients.md) - [Reduced Sugar Chocolate Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unreal-chocolatecovered-pretzels.md) - [Dark Chocolate-Covered Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-covered-almonds.md) - [Sugar-Conscious Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-peanut-nougat-bars.md) - [Slightly Coated Chocolate Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slightly-coated-dark-chocolate-almonds.md) - [Small Simple-Ingredient Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bites.md) - [Satiating Dark Chocolate-Covered Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks.md) - [Rich Plant-Based Almond Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-spiced-chocolate-almonds.md) - [Crunchy Almond-Coconut Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-coconut-almond-bites.md)