# Vegan-Friendly Drinking Snacks The Made for Drink Patacones Plantain Chips are Great with Rum By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-for-drink-patacones-plantain-chips References: [conveniencestore](https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/new-plant-based-snacks-made-to-pair-with-rum/570762.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss) & [madefordrink](https://madefordrink.com) The Made for Drink Patacones Plantain Chips have been created by the artisan snack brand as a new variety that is perfect for consumption with your favorite spirit that's also suitable for those on alternative diets. The snack is 100% plant-based to make it vegan-friendly and is made with premium plantains that create a flavor profile that's perfect for pairing with rum. The snack has been added to the brands existing roster of meat snacks to offer consumers an animal-free options to choose that has been developed with high-quality standards in mind. The Made for Drink Patacones Plantain Chips are inspired by the street foods and libation culture of Central and South America, and are sure to be a hit amongst consumers seeking an artisan spirit-friendly snack. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 72% | 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 - **Vegan-friendly Snacks:** Opportunity to create more plant-based snacks that cater to alternative diets and eco-conscious consumers. - **Artisan Snacking:** Potential for small, independent snack brands to create unique, craft snacks that differentiate from traditional options. - **Spirit-friendly Food Pairings:** Opportunity for food and beverage brands to develop complementary snacks and drinks for consumers to enjoy together. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Foods:** Opportunity for plant-based food companies to expand their product lines and increase accessibility to alternative diet consumers. - **Craft Snack Brands:** Opportunity for independent snack brands to gain market share through unique packaging, flavors, and marketing strategies. - **Beverage Companies:** Opportunity for beverage companies to collaborate with food brands to create complementary products that enhance the overall consumption experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasoned Plantain Chip Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiquita-1.md) - [Award-Winning Plantain Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-origen.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Nacho Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-nacho.md) - [Savory Plantain Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantain-nuggets.md) - [Seasoned Branded Plantain Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiquita-plantain-chips.md) - [Crispy Plant-Based Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Seafood Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairfields-farm-prawn-cocktail-crisps.md) - [Wine-Flavored Sausage Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorizo-red-wine-crisps.md) - [Savory Plant-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-plant-based-snacks.md)