# Prepackaged Fruity Oat Snacks Del Monte Fruit & Oats Can be Enjoyed Hot or Cold By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-oats References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/121783-del-monte-fruit-oats) & [delmonte](https://www.delmonte.com) The [Del Monte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-snacks) Fruit & Oats ready-to-eat snacks have been introduced by the brand as a new lineup of prepackaged products for consumers that are focused on health and convenience. Containing one serving of fruit and 20 grams of whole grains, the snack pots have 400mg of omega-3s and are free from artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors and high fructose corn syrup. The snacks come in three new flavors including Pear Maple, Peach Cinnamon Spice and Apple Cinnamon, which can all be consumed hot or cold, depending on preference. The Del Monte Fruit & Oats snacks come as a response to the preference amongst consumers for [healthy prepackaged food varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomadic-power-oats) as the seek out ways to stay fueled out of the house when commuting or at the office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 36% | 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 - **Healthy Prepackaged Food:** The rise in demand for healthy prepackaged food options presents an opportunity for brands to create innovative products that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Convenient Snack Packaging:** Brands can capitalize on the growing desire for convenience by developing prepackaged snacks that are easy to consume on-the-go, whether hot or cold. - **Natural and Nutritious Ingredients:** There is a market for snacks that prioritize natural and nutritious ingredients, allowing brands to disrupt the industry with innovative products that align with consumer preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** Innovations in food packaging can provide solutions for creating prepackaged snacks that maintain freshness and convenience for consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with food brands in developing nutritious and convenient snack options for consumers. - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry can tap into the demand for healthy snacks by introducing innovative plant-based options that offer both taste and nutritional value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snacking-Friendly Dried Fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-snacks.md) - [Vitamin-Filled Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-pure-snacks.md) - [Seasoned Dessert Canned Fruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-delights.md) - [Fruit-Forward Oat Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakberry.md) - [Seasonal Ready-To-Eat Oatmeal Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apples-cinnamon.md) - [Fruit-Forward Ready-to-Eat Porridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-eat-porridge.md) - [Nostalgic Back-To-School Snack Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtoschool-snack1.md) - [Prepackaged Overnight Oat Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozy-oats.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Oatmeal Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-bites.md)