# Caribbean Cuisine Snack Chips Grace Exotic Chips Come in Three Crunchy Varieties By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-12-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-exotic-chips References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/grace-foods-launches-range-of-caribbean-inspired-chips/) & [gracefoods](https://gracefoods.com)  The new Grace Exotic Chips have been announced as a product for the UK market from [Grace Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-years-of-grace) to provide consumers with an authentic, [Caribbean-inspired snack option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wixon-flavors). The snack comes in three flavors including Purple Sweet Potato, Cassava Chips and Tostones, which are all vegan-friendly, and free from cholesterol, gluten and trans fats. The chips are being launched at [Sainsbury's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-tropical-rhythms) locations across the UK where consumers can pick them up for £1.75 per 75-gram bag. Brand Manager for Grace Foods UK Giuseppe Vullo commented on the new Grace Exotic Chips saying, "We are thrilled to launch the Grace Exotic Chips range with Sainsbury’s. The cassava chips, purple sweet potato and tostones snacks are plant-based as all the flavours are sourced from fruit and vegetables.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Caribbean-inspired Snacks:** There is an opportunity for snack companies to create Caribbean-inspired snacks that cater to the growing demand for authentic and unique flavors. - **Plant-based Snacks:** The success of Grace Exotic Chips highlights the potential for more plant-based snacks in the market that are vegan-friendly and free from cholesterol, gluten, and trans fats. - **Exotic Vegetable Flavors:** Snack companies can capitalize on the trend of using exotic vegetables, such as purple sweet potato and cassava, in their products to offer consumers new and unique flavors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Manufacturing:** Snack manufacturers can innovate their production processes to create unique and authentic Caribbean-inspired snacks that cater to the demand of consumers looking for alternative flavors and plant-based options. - **Grocery Retail:** Grocery retailers can offer a wider range of plant-based snack options to cater to consumers looking for healthier and more ethical snack choices. - **Food Service:** Food service companies can create new and unique snack options that incorporate exotic vegetables and flavors to offer consumers a diverse and flavorful snack selection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Veggie-Infused Caribbean Juice Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-tropical-rhythms.md) - [Seasoned Plantain Chip Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiquita-1.md) - [Tropically Inspired Soda Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-island-soda.md) - [Celebratory Caribbean Cuisine Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-years-of-grace.md) - [Effervescent Caribbean Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-tropical-rhythms-sparkling.md) - [Flavorful Potato-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potatobased-snack.md) - [Sweetly Spiced Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyrrells-tomato-chilli-chutney.md) - [Expertly Flavored Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-jacksons-sweet-potato-chips.md) - [Clean Ingredient Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-time-chips.md)