# Omega-Rich Fruit Cups Del Monte's Fruit & Chia Cups Offer Fiber and a Full Serving of Fruit By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-and-chia-cups References: [delmonte](http://www.delmonte.com/snacks/fruit_chia#J8BZY6S8dwIzyru1.97) The all-new Fruit & Chia cups from [Del Monte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-pure-snacks) are nourishing, portable snacks that offer a whole serving of fruit, plus fiber and Omega-3s. The Fruit & Chia snacks are offered in a range of flavors, including Peaches in Strawberry Dragon Fruit Flavored Chia and Mangos in Pineapple Flavored Chia. Although there are many fruit cups that are packaged in syrups that are loaded with sweeteners, these ones are free from high fructose corn syrup, as well as artificial flavors and sweeteners. One of the challenges with preparing one's own snacks with chia is that it takes some time for the seeds to absorb their own weight in water to create a gel. These [ready-made snack cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chia-protein-pudding) offer a quick solution to those who are looking for a nutritious and hydrating fruit snack. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Omega-rich Fruit Cups:** Del Monte's Fruit & Chia Cups provide a convenient and healthy snack option with fiber and Omega-3s. - **Syrup-free Fruit Cups:** The demand for fruit cups without high fructose corn syrup and artificial additives is on the rise. - **Convenient Chia Snacks:** Ready-made chia snack cups offer a time-saving alternative for those seeking nutritious and hydrating options. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food Industry:** There is an opportunity for health food companies to develop and market omega-rich fruit cups as a healthy and portable snack alternative. - **Food Packaging Industry:** The demand for syrup-free fruit cups presents an opportunity for food packaging companies to create sustainable and convenient packaging solutions. - **Convenience Snack Industry:** The market for convenient chia snack cups is growing, offering an opportunity for companies to develop new flavors and innovative packaging designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vitamin-Filled Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-pure-snacks.md) - [Snackable Berry Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitist-snack-cups.md) - [Popping Boba Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-fruit-gel-cups.md) - [Conveniently Packaged Premium Fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-snack-cups.md) - [Crunchy Fibrous Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-snaps.md) - [Tropical Fruit-Only Dessert Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-fruit-bowls.md) - [Tri-Textured Fruit Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-fruit-gel.md) - [Brain-Fueling Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainiac-fruit-snacks.md) - [Vibrant Single-Serve Jam Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concord-grape-chia-smash-squeezables.md)