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# Farmer-Supporting Chocolates
GoodSam Foods' Chocolate Products Support Farmers and the Planet

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-11-19 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodsam-foods
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/goodsam-foods-launches-chocolate-products-that-are-good-for-you-good-for-farmers-and-good-for-the-planet-301177244.html) & [goodsamfoods](http://www.goodsamfoods.com)

[GoodSam Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-baking-mixes) launched a line of chocolates exclusively at Thrive Market that support health, sustainability and small farmers, all the while offering great taste. The chocolate products are available in the form of chocolate bars, [chocolate chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guittard-sant-72-cacao) and chocolate-coated nuts, which are made possible thanks to high-quality cocoa products from Colombia and direct trade practices.

The products feature high-quality organic ingredients that are [vegan, keto-friendly and non-GMO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-chocolates). Additionally, the chocolate products are free from added sugar and they make the most of allulose as a natural low-calorie sweetener. With these chocolates, which are quite nutritious, GoodSam Foods shares sweet treats that won't spike blood sugar levels.

While the chocolate bars are available in varieties like Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Nibs, there will also be more treats to come for the holidays.

Image Credit: GoodSam Foods

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 58% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Supporting Small Farmers:** GoodSam Foods' chocolate products support small farmers through direct trade practices.
- **Sustainable Chocolate Products:** GoodSam Foods' chocolates promote sustainability through their use of high-quality cocoa products from Colombia.
- **Healthy and Nutritious Chocolates:** GoodSam Foods' chocolates offer nutritious options that are vegan, keto-friendly, non-GMO, and free from added sugar.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Chocolate Manufacturing:** The chocolate manufacturing industry can explore partnerships with small farmers and promote sustainable practices in cocoa production.
- **Health Food and Snack Industry:** The health food and snack industry can benefit from the growing demand for nutritious chocolate options that cater to specific diets.
- **E-commerce and Online Grocery:** E-commerce and online grocery platforms can partner with brands like GoodSam Foods to offer sustainable and healthy chocolate products to consumers.

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