For the first time, Alice’s Sweet Tooth will be attending Natural Foods Expo West and it will be introducing its newest gluten-free, plant-based, dairy-free and grain-free Cookie Bites. These free-from mini cookies are being introduced in three flavors (Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate and Lemon Almond) that boast better-for-you ingredient lists made with natural and sustainable ingredients.
The brand's Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites, for example, make the most of premium Belgian chips from chocolate sourced from cocoa farms in West Africa. The crunchy mini cookies from the women-owned company also feature flavorful and aromatic 10-fold oil from California lemons, as well as nutritious California almonds that come from farms where commitment to sustainability is a priority.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Plant-based Snacks
- The rise of plant-based snacks continues, with particular focus on natural and sustainable ingredients.
- Free-from Foods
- Consumers are increasingly seeking out foods that are free from gluten, dairy, grains and other allergens.
- Premium Ingredients
- There is a growing demand for snacks made with high-quality, premium ingredients, especially those with a sustainability angle.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Snack Foods
- Opportunities for snack food companies to develop more plant-based and free-from options with premium and sustainable ingredients.
- Health Foods
- The trend towards healthier, more natural and allergen-free foods is driving innovation in the health food industry.
- Sustainability
- Companies that prioritize sustainability in their ingredient sourcing are likely to see increased interest from consumers.
