# Chocolate-Coated Free-From Bites Dream Pops Crunch is Made Without Dairy, Gluten & Soy By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-03-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-pops-crunch References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/plant-based-frozen-novelty-leader-dream-pops-challenges-big-candy-with-the-launch-of-100-plant-based-chocolate-crunch-bites-and-superfood-syrups-301497609.html) & [dreampops](https://dreampops.com/collections/all)  Fans of [Dream Pops'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-pops) plant-based frozen novelties will be pleased to discover that the brand is now venturing into the shelf-stable category with Dream Pops Crunch. These [chocolate-coated snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bites) are sweetened with coconut sugar and they satisfy sweet cravings without any dairy, gluten, soy or any artificial ingredients. The 3.5-ounce pouches debuted at Natural Products Expo West and Dream Pops is kicking off the introduction of these snacks with a handful of indulgent flavors like Berry Dreams, Vanilla Sky, Birthday Cake, Banana Cream, Mint Chip and [Cookie Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookie-dough-gelato-bite). The snackable and shareable Dream Pops Crunch bites will be reaching a greater number of health-conscious consumers in 202 thanks to expansion into even more retail channels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 11% - 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 - **Plant-based Snacks:** Opportunity for companies to create more plant-based snack options that cater to dietary restrictions and meet consumer demand for healthier, sustainable alternatives. - **Shelf-stable Snacks:** Potential for innovation in shelf-stable snack formats that allow for extended shelf life and greater convenience for both consumers and retailers. - **Expansion Into Retail Channels:** Opportunity for brands to increase their reach by expanding into different retail channels, such as online marketplaces and convenience stores. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Need for innovation in the food and beverage industry to create more options for the growing plant-based consumer base. - **Packaging Industry:** Opportunity for innovation in packaging that enables extended shelf life for shelf-stable snacks without compromising quality or taste. - **Retail Industry:** Potential for growth in the retail industry as more health-conscious consumers demand accessible and convenient options like shelf-stable, plant-based snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate-Coated Coconut Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-pops-1.md) - [Allergy-Friendly Ice Cream Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundrops.md) - [Dairy-Free Crispy Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bites1.md) - [Crunchy Oat Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-oat-bites.md) - [Non-Glycemic Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-snacks.md) - [Dairy-Free Mini Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indulgent-bites.md) - [Plant-Powered Superfood Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-syrup.md) - [Free-From Dessert Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-n-vanilla-squares.md) - [Dairy-Free Fudge Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-fudge-pops.md)