# Nutty Pumpkin-Flavored Snacks The Newest KIND Bar Flavor Puts a Nutty Twist on Pumpkin Spice By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-bar References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/118787-kind-caramel-almond-pumpkin-spice) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KINDSnacks/photos/a.10150743447907559.451014.206953592558/10154272977882559/?type=1&theater) For those who have tired of pumpkin spice lattes and are looking for a new way to enjoy their favorite fall ingredient, the latest KIND bar flavor is the perfect solution. Not only does the new snack bar deliver the rich and creamy taste of real pumpkin, but it also features additional ingredients that take the seasonal squash to the next level. The newest KIND bar flavor is Caramel Almond Pumpkin Spice and it is a limited-batch product that will only be available until early November. The bar is made up of real pumpkin, smooth caramel and crunchy almond pieces for a sweet and salty treat. The bar is also a source of protein and contains 50 percent less sugar than other snack bars on the market. Free of gluten and boasting a low glycemic index, this festive snack bar is the perfect treat for the fall season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Pumpkin-flavored Snacks:** Opportunity for food and snack companies to innovate and offer unique pumpkin-flavored products to cater to the autumn season's consumer preferences. - **Limited-batch Products:** The concept of limited-batch products creates scarcity, exclusivity and urgency, leading to increased demand that could revolutionize product launches and marketing strategies of companies. - **Low Sugar Snacks:** Increased demand for low sugar snacking options that offer healthier alternatives open up the opportunity for food companies to innovate in this space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can create innovative and unique pumpkin-flavored products that cater to autumn seasonal preferences, and also experiment with limited-batch products offering exclusivity while creating demand. - **Health and Wellness:** Snack bars and products with low sugar offer health and wellness industry innovation opportunities for creating snacks and treats that cater to the health-conscious consumer while keeping them satisfied. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and Advertising firms can leverage the concept of limited-batch products to create hype for products, and also focus on promoting low sugar snacks to attract health and wellness-conscious audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healthy Trail Mix-Style Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-snacks-2.md) - [Fall Health Food Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-snack-bar.md) - [Fall-Flavored Oat Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-bar-pumpkin-spice.md) - [Protein-Packed Fall Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rxbar-pumpkin-spice.md) - [Nutritious Snack Bar Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-snacks-3.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-snacks-savory.md) - [Hazelnut Dark Chocolate Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-dark-chocolate.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-protein-bar.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-protein-bars.md)