# Batch-Fried Artisanal Chips These Potato Chips Target the Growing Italian Snacks Market By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-snacks References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/news/italian-manufacturer-launches-batch-fried-crisps-enabled-by-tna-machines/) & [preziosifood](https://www.preziosifood.com/en/) Crafted by Italian snacks manufacturer Preziosi Foods, these [batch-fried potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-oil-potato-chips) are created with the intension of satisfying the burgeoning market for [snack chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-style-chips) in the country. What sets the new chips apart from other varieties on the market is, of course, the batch-fried process that each bag goes through. The process consists of a machine that cooks each chip to perfection, while also continuously filtering the oil to remove large and small particles from it. This ensures that the Italian snacks remain inherently pure and pristine without having any imperfections. Moreover, the process is also temperature-controlled to do away with the occurrence of overcooked chips. The new potato chips are set to be available in such [flavors a barbecue, paprika](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyas-snacks) and grigliata. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Batch-fried Process:** Opportunity for companies to adopt batch-fried process in snack manufacturing to create chips with superior quality and taste. - **Temperature-controlled Production:** Innovation potential for implementing temperature-controlled production processes in the snacks industry to eliminate issues like overcooked chips and enhance product quality. - **Pure and Pristine Snacks:** Growing demand for pure and pristine snack options opens up avenues for developing and marketing gourmet chips made with natural ingredients and refined production techniques. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Manufacturing:** Opportunity for the snack manufacturing industry to incorporate batch-fried process and temperature control techniques to produce high-quality, gourmet chips. - **Food Packaging:** Innovation opportunities in food packaging industry to develop packaging solutions that preserve the pure and pristine qualities of artisanal chips, maintaining their freshness and flavor. - **Gourmet Food:** Growth potential for the gourmet food industry to cater to the increasing demand for artisanal and gourmet snacks, including specialty batch-fried potato chips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian-Inspired Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ristoranti-series.md) - [Slow-Fried Olive Oil Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-virgin-olive-oil-potato-chips.md) - [Air-Fried Kettle Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-chips.md) - [Free-From Comfort Food Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-baked.md) - [Extra-Tasty Vegetable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veg-crisps.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-crisps.md) - [Home-Style Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlie-bigham.md) - [Flavorful Popped Crisp Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4700bc-corn-chips.md) - [Folded Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-potato-chips.md)