# Compact Fruit Snacks Joolies' Date Snack Pack Contains Just Three Pitted or Whole Dates By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-snack References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/joolies-announces-new-snack-pack-ahead-of-2020-natural-products-expo-west-301013161.html) & [joolies](http://www.joolies.com) Organic California Medjool date grower Joolies is introducing a brand-new date Snack Packs that contain either three pitted dates or three whole dates. These easy-to-pack [date snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-dates) a great source of energy, plus they are full of fiber, vitamins and minerals and have the potential to appeal to kids and adults alike thanks to their [natural sweetness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-dates) that's indulgently caramel-like. The fruit is low on the glycemic index and boasts 50% more potassium than a banana by weight. Joolies prides itself on hand-picking each date and packaging its products at peak ripeness—unlike many [fruit snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-bites), these ones are not treated with pesticides, herbicides and fungicides during the growing process, and they are not finished off with methods that involve drying or dehydration. Image Credit: Joolies ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic Fruit Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating organic fruit snacks that are convenient, healthy, and appeal to both kids and adults. - **Pocket-sized Snack Packs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing compact snack packs that are easy to carry and contain a small portion of a nutritious food item. - **Clean Label Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Producing snacks that are free from harmful chemicals and pesticides, providing a healthier alternative for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining convenience and health benefits to create unique offerings in the health food industry. - **Snack Foods Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative, grab-and-go snack options that cater to the growing demand for healthier snacking choices. - **Organic Farming Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing sustainable and organic farming practices to meet the demand for clean label snacks and health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Poppable Date Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-pops.md) - [Miniature Date Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-medjools.md) - [Decadent Pistachio Dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutruits-pistachio-fruit-bites.md) - [Nutritious Snacking-Friendly Dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datekin.md) - [Date-Infused Dark Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jooliettes-dark-chocolate-date-nibbles.md) - [Stuffed Date Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-date-snack.md) - [Nut Butter-Filled Dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-dates.md) - [Stuffed Date Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-date-snacks.md) - [Tasty Date Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-syrups.md)