Honey granola is one of the most popular types of the rolled oat breakfast food and snack, offering a naturally sweet way to nourish and fuel the body with a long-lasting source of energy.
Back to Nature Foods recently launched a Gluten-Free Honey Nut Granola that is naturally sweetened with sustainably sourced tropical blossom honey and cane sugar. Alongside these ingredients, the granola mix also includes other sweet add-ins like pecans, almonds and coconut.
On top of being a Non-GMO Project verified, gluten-free product, the Back to Nature granola also supports the bee-saving initiative in partnership with GloryBee. As the brand notes: "Our partnership supports their SAVE the BEE initiative, which supports the research, awareness and education needed to protect honeybees & promote healthy honeybee colonies."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sustainable-sourced Ingredients
- Opportunity for food manufacturers to utilize sustainably sourced ingredients to appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
- Supporting Conservation Initiatives
- Opportunity for brands to partner with conservation initiatives to appeal to consumers who prioritize companies that give back to the environment.
- Snack Foods with Functional Ingredients
- Opportunity for manufacturers to create snack foods that not only taste good but also provide functional benefits to the body.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food Manufacturing
- Food manufacturers can innovate by incorporating sustainably sourced ingredients and partnering with environmental initiatives.
- Honey Production
- Opportunity to increase demand for honey and promote the conservation of honeybees by educating consumers about honey and its benefits.
- Health and Wellness
- Opportunity for health and wellness industry to promote snack foods with functional ingredients as a healthy and sustainable alternative to traditional snack foods.
