# Freeze-Dried Fruit Snacks Crunchies Offers Fresh, Crunchy and Healthy Fruit Snacks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-fruit-snacks References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/company-spotlight-crunchies-freeze-dried-snacks/) & [crunchiesfood](https://www.crunchiesfood.com/our-food/) With its line of healthy fruit snacks, Crunchies is putting a whole new spin on [freeze-dried fruits for snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tru-fru-4). These kinds of snacks are typically beloved for their pure ingredients and preservative-free nature, but Crunchies brands them as more of an indulgent snack item by emphasizing the satisfying crunch that comes along with each bite. Some of its flavorful varieties include grapes, pineapple, mixed fruit and berry blends, as well as pairings like [cinnamon apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-snacks) that have been enhanced with rich spices. At 40 calories per serving, Crunchies' products offer an easy way to get multiple servings of fruit in one sitting. These fruit bags offer a satisfying and guilt-free alternative to [crispy potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Freeze-dried Fruit Snacks:** Opportunity for developing innovative flavors and textures in freeze-dried fruit snacks. - **Healthy Snacking:** Potential for creating indulgent yet healthy snack items with pure ingredients and no preservatives. - **Convenient Fruit Consumption:** Disruptive potential for providing a convenient way to consume multiple servings of fruit in one sitting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food & Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to expand their snack offerings with innovative freeze-dried fruit snacks. - **Health & Wellness:** Potential for health-focused brands to develop indulgent yet guilt-free snack options for consumers. - **Convenience Stores:** Disruptive opportunity for convenience stores to offer healthy and convenient fruit snacks as an alternative to traditional snack options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crunchy Mulberry Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-fruit-snacks.md) - [Crunchy Fruit-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-good-crunch.md) - [Fruity Freeze-Dried Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-fruit-crisps.md) - [Organic Fruity Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-crunchables.md) - [Kid-Friendly Freeze-Dried Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-snacks.md) - [Crunchy Toddler Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-crunchables.md) - [Crunchy Fibrous Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-fruit-snaps.md) - [Crunchy Superfruit Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-superfruit-bites.md) - [Fruity Nutrient-Rich Holiday Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-snacks.md)