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The New DOLE Mixations Combine Fruit Sauces with Pieces of Real Fruit

— August 18, 2016 — Lifestyle
In an effort to cater to the demand for more nutritious snack options, DOLE released a new lineup of Mixations that combine fruit sauces with pieces of real fruit. Designed to appeal to both kids and adults alike, the new fruit cups are perfect for on-the-go snacking.

The new lineup of DOLE Mixations puts a healthy twist on the brand's classic fruit cups. The snacks combine smooth, fruit-based purees with pieces of real fruit for added texture and flavor. The snacks also come in tasty fruit pairings such as the Peach-Apple Sauce with pineapple pieces and the Apple Raspberry Sauce with diced apples.

Made from non-GMO fruit and free from high-fructose corn syrup, the new snacks are likely to appeal to health-conscious parents looking for more natural snack options.

Trend Themes

  1. Healthy Snack Alternatives — The demand for more nutritious snack options has created an opportunity for brands to develop and market healthier alternatives to traditional snacks.
  2. Fruit-based Innovations — Combining fruit sauces with real fruit pieces opens up possibilities for creating unique and flavorful snack products that cater to consumers' desire for natural ingredients.
  3. Convenient On-the-go Snacking — With the growing need for portable snacks, there is an opportunity to create and market convenient fruit cup snacks that are suitable for on-the-go consumption.

Industry Implications

  1. Food and Beverage — The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate healthier ingredients and create new, appealing snack options for consumers.
  2. Snack Foods — The snack foods industry can capitalize on the demand for nutritious snacks by developing products that combine fruit sauces with real fruit pieces to offer a healthier snacking experience.
  3. Packaged Foods — In the packaged foods industry, there is an opportunity to create and market convenient fruit cup snacks that are attractive to health-conscious individuals seeking natural and on-the-go snack options.
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