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# Freeze-Dried Grape Slices
Trader Joe's Seedless Grape Snacks are Unsweetened and Unsulfured

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-01 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grape-slices
References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/freeze-dried-grapes)

[Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-raspberries) makes a range of [freeze-dried snacks from fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-fruit-bites) like strawberries and apples and its newest offering takes the form of the 'Freeze Dried Red Seedless Grape Slices.' Commonly, grape snacks that are sold in stores are sweetened but these ones are free of sugar, added sulfur and are not exposed to high temperatures in the drying process. The healthy grape snacks are prepared from fresh California and Chilean grapes in a resealable pouch for convenient on-the-go snacking.

Like any [dried fruit snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-snacks), the Trader Joe’s Freeze Dried Red Seedless Grape Slices have the potential to be enjoyed as a standalone snack or added to cereals, trail mixes or even ice cream for added texture.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Unsweetened Snacks:** The trend towards unsweetened snacks presents opportunities for companies to create healthy snack options without added sugars.
- **Freeze-drying:** Freeze-drying is a growing trend in the food industry, with potential for creating shelf-stable and nutritious products.
- **Resealable Packaging:** Resealable packaging is becoming increasingly popular for on-the-go snacking, offering convenience and preserving freshness.

### Where This Applies

- **Health Food:** The growing demand for healthy snack options presents an opportunity for health food companies to create innovative products using freeze-drying technology.
- **Food Packaging:** The popularity of resealable packaging presents an opportunity for food packaging companies to innovate and differentiate their products.
- **Fresh Produce:** The use of fresh California and Chilean grapes in the production of freeze-dried snacks presents an opportunity for fresh produce companies to expand their markets.

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