# Jalapeño-Spiced Cheese Puffs Planters is Launching Jalapeño Cheddar Cheez Balls for Spicy Snacking By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-02-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheddar-cheez-balls References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a30928363/planters-cheez-balls-blazin-hot/) & [comicbook](https://comicbook.com/irl/2020/02/17/burger-king-french-fries-burger-sandwich/) If spicy snacks are your jam, you'll want to pick up a package of the new [Jalapeño](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-bacon-quarter-pounder-with-cheese) Cheddar Cheez Balls. Back in the early 2000s, [Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashew-nut-snacks) discontinued its iconic Cheez Balls snack. Just recently the brand brought Cheez Balls back and now it's adding a bunch of new flavor options. For spicy fans, Jalapeño Cheddar Cheez Balls and Blazin' Hot Cheez Balls are the perfect options. However, White Cheddar and Nacho flavors are also available for those who prefer a more cheesy flavor with less heat. While the White Cheddar and Nacho Cheez Balls are available now, Blazin’ Hot Cheez Balls can be found on store shelves starting in April and the Jalapeno Cheddar Cheez Balls will be available later this year. Image Credit: *Panters.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Spicy Snacks:** The growing demand for spicy snacks presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and introduce new flavors. - **Cheez Ball Revival:** Bringing back discontinued snacks like Cheez Balls taps into nostalgic cravings and offers a chance for repositioning in the market. - **Flavor Varieties:** Offering a diverse range of flavors, including jalapeño cheddar, presents an opportunity to cater to different taste preferences and attract a wider customer base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** Innovations in the snack food industry can capitalize on the growing demand for unique and bold flavors. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can explore new product development and flavor combinations to meet the evolving preferences of consumers. - **Convenience Store Market:** Convenience stores could leverage the popularity of spicy snacks by expanding their product offerings and attracting new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Wintertime Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-snowy-cheese-balls.md) - [Spherical Cheesy Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-cheese-cheetos.md) - [Spicy Cheddar Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-cheddar-popcorn.md) - [Cajun-Flavored Cheese Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-cajun-cheddar.md) - [Spicy Cheesy Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-spicy-buffalo.md) - [Spicy Cheese Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-brand-spicy-pimento-cheese.md) - [Crunchy Dairy-Free Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outstanding-cheese-balls.md) - [3D-Shaped Cheese Cracker Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-crunch.md) - [Spicy Pickle-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-hot-cheetos.md)