# Free-From Fava Bean Snacks Nuttee Bean Co.'s Snacks are Allergy-Friendly, Vegan & Gluten-Free By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-snack References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/15363-pepsicos-10-picks-for-the-north-america-greenhouse-accelerator-program) & [nutteebean](https://nutteebean.com/) Fava bean snack brand [Nuttee Bean Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta) will be participating in PepsiCo’s second annual North America Greenhouse program, representing one of the "purpose-driven brands that are changing the way consumers eat and drink," as Daniel Grubbs, managing director [PepsiCo Ventures Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wotsits), describes. The brand makes [roasted fava bean snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favapro) that are vegan, allergy-free and gluten-free, available in flavors like Chili & Lime, Salt & Vinegar and Wasabi & Ginger. These plant-based snacks are touted as a source of protein and allergy-safe snacks, as they avoid the top eight allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, fish, shellfish, eggs, wheat, soy, gluten and sesame. The brand notes that its snacks provide the equivalent amount of protein as two-and-a-half boiled eggs and more fiber than an avocado. Image Credit: Nuttee Bean Co. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - 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 Protein Snacks:** The rise of plant-based protein snacks presents an opportunity for brands to cater to health-conscious consumers seeking allergen-free options. - **Allergy-friendly Food:** The demand for allergy-friendly snacks opens up opportunities for companies to develop products that cater to individuals with dietary restrictions and allergies. - **Purpose-driven Brands:** Consumers are increasingly drawn to purpose-driven brands that offer products aligned with their values, creating opportunities for companies to revolutionize the way people eat and drink. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Innovative food manufacturers can capitalize on the growing demand for free-from snacks by developing unique, allergy-friendly products that cater to a variety of dietary preferences. - **Health Food Retail:** Health food retailers can leverage the popularity of plant-based protein snacks and allergy-friendly options by offering a diverse selection of products to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Food Tech:** Food tech companies can explore opportunities to create disruptive solutions that enhance the production, distribution, and accessibility of plant-based, allergy-friendly snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bean-Based Puff Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-snacks-beanies.md) - [Fava Bean Protein Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-protein-isolate.md) - [Bean-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chickpea Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-roasted-chickpeas.md) - [Puffy Plant-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peatos-puffs.md) - [Grain-Free Naan Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naan-pretzels.md) - [Pea-Based Chip Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peatos-1.md) - [Creamy Fava Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensus-america.md) - [Veggie-Forward Crispeas Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggieforward-crispeas-snack.md)