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Subtly Spiced Popcorn Snacks

This Popcorn Brand is Now Producing a Spicy Jalapeño Ranch Flavor

— February 9, 2016 — Lifestyle
In order to meet the growing demand for savory snacks that pack a little bit of heat, Smartfood Popcorn now comes in a Spicy Jalapeño Ranch flavor. According to recent reports, consumers ranks spicy among their top flavor preferences. As a result, Smartfood has bolstered its iconic snackfood with a little bit of heat and a zesty finish.

The new Spicy Jalapeño Ranch flavor combines the subtle spice of jalapeños with the smooth and creamy finish of ranch dressing. The seasoning is coated on air-popped popcorn made from 100 whole grains. The idea behind the new flavor is to satisfy the growing demand for spicy products, without alienating those who do not like too much heat. This means that consumers can begin exploring their palette's tolerance for spice while still enjoying familiar flavors.

The spicy new flavor demonstrates the growing demand for more exotic flavors when it comes to traditional snackfoods such as popcorn.
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Snackfood - There is a growing demand for spicy flavors in traditional snackfoods, creating an opportunity for innovative spicy popcorn brands.
2. Exotic Flavors - Consumers are seeking more unique and adventurous flavors, presenting an opportunity for snackfood brands to experiment with flavor combinations like Spicy Jalapeño Ranch.
3. Flavor Exploration - The introduction of subtle spice in familiar snackfoods allows consumers to explore their spice preferences without compromising on their preferred flavors.
Industry Implications
1. Snackfood - The snackfood industry can tap into the growing demand for spicy and exotic flavors by creating innovative products like Spicy Jalapeño Ranch popcorn.
2. Seasoning - The seasoning industry has an opportunity to develop new flavor profiles, combining spice and creaminess, to meet the demand for unique and bold tastes in snackfoods.
3. Popcorn - Popcorn brands can expand their offerings and capture new market segments by introducing spicy and exotic flavors like Spicy Jalapeño Ranch.
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