# Prepackaged Plant-Based Snack Products The New Del Monte Better Break Products are Healthful By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-better-break References: [csnews](https://csnews.com/better-break-convenience-line) & [delmonte](https://www.delmonte.com) The new [Del Monte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-snacks) Better Break snack and meal products have been unveiled by the brand as an array of options for consumers who are looking for a convenient, plant-powered meal variety. The new line of [prepackaged snacks and meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amys-kitchens) contain 130 calories or less and four grams of protein per serving to make them ideal on their own or as a supplemental addition to a consumer's diet. The [plant-based meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpro-meal-to-go) come in three varieties including Zesty Green Chile, Spicy Pomodoro and Summer Corn, which are made with a medley of vegetables along with a tasty sauce. The Del Monte Better Break meals come in heat-and-eat, BPA-free, microwave-safe packaging, and can be easily prepared in just three minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Snack Products:** The rise of plant-based snacks presents an opportunity for brands to tap into the growing demand for healthier snack options. - **Convenient Meal Options:** As consumers continue to prioritize convenience, companies that offer healthy and easy-to-prepare meal options have a chance to disrupt the market. - **Reduced-calorie Snacking:** With the emphasis on health and wellness, low-calorie snacking options that still provide satisfying flavor can drive innovation in the snack industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The increasing popularity of plant-based diets signals potential for growth in the market for plant-based snack and meal products. - **Packaged Food Industry:** In the fast-paced modern lifestyle, these prepackaged healthy snack and meal options could disrupt the conventional packaged food industry. - **Convenience Food Industry:** As consumers demand immediate and healthy meal options, the convenience food industry has an opportunity to innovate with healthier food offerings like the Del Monte Better Break products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snacking-Friendly Dried Fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-snacks.md) - [Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-servings-meals.md) - [Canned Seasoned Legumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-legumes.md) - [Canned Cuisine-Inspired Veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-foods.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-meals-in-minutes.md) - [Convenient Protein-Packed Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/born-simple.md) - [Canned Plant-Based Bean Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-meals.md) - [Instant Plant-Based Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-plantbased-meals.md) - [Microwave-Ready Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great-products.md)