# Prepackaged Exotic Fruit Snacks The Del Monte Fruit Express Snacks Come in Six Varieties By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-express References: [talkingretail](https://www.talkingretail.com/products-news/chilled/del-monte-unveils-go-fruit-snacking-ranges-21-11-2018/) & [delmonte](https://www.delmonte.com) Demand for fresh food with a convenient twist is seeing new products like the Del Monte Fruit Express snacks be introduced by brands to offer consumers a different way to enjoy their favorite flavors year-round. The fruit snacks are available for purchase from [One Stop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-stop-lines) stores and come in six varieties that include exotic ingredients like pineapple, mango, guava and many others. Each of the snacks are conveniently packaged in single-serve containers that come with a spork to make them easy to eat when on-the-go or as part of a lunch. The Del Monte Fruit Express fruit snacks have been introduced alongside the Fruit Fusions range, which consists of [exotic fruit in premium liquids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welchs-juicefuls-fusions) like coconut water, green tea and elderflower water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convenient Fruit Snacks:** Brands can create their own line of pre-packaged fruit snacks with unique flavor combinations and easy-to-use packaging. - **Year-round Freshness:** Opportunities exist for agricultural and food processing companies to package and distribute fresh fruit year-round. - **Exotic Fruit Combinations:** Food and beverage companies can experiment with combinations of exotic fruits to create innovative products for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** Companies can create new packaging designs for fruit snacks to enhance convenience and ease of use. - **Agriculture:** There is potential for agriculture companies to explore greater diversity of fruits and export these to new markets. - **Processed Foods:** With consumers seeking healthier and more convenient options, there are opportunities for processed food companies to create innovative fruit-based products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vitamin-Filled Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-pure-snacks.md) - [Tri-Textured Fruit Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-fruit-gel.md) - [Seasoned Dessert Canned Fruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-delights.md) - [Popping Boba Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-fruit-gel-cups.md) - [No-Added-Sugar Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-dried-fruit-snack.md) - [Crunchy Fibrous Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-snaps.md) - [Upcycled Island Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rind-snacks-island-blend.md) - [Crunchy Fruit-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-good-crunch.md) - [Refreshing Fruit-Packed Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-freeze-pops.md)