# Chunky Fruit Cup Snacks The New DOLE Mixations Combine Fruit Sauces with Pieces of Real Fruit By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixations References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dole-stirs-up-a-new-world-of-possibilities-with-mixations-one-of-a-kind-fruit-fusions-300315227.html) & [dolesunshine](https://dolesunshine.com/products/mixations) In an effort to cater to the demand for more nutritious snack options, [DOLE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-good-crunch) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate healthier ingredients and create new, appealing snack options for consumers. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crunchy Fruit-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-good-crunch.md) - [Packaged Fruit Range Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-fruit-in-juice-cups.md) - [Snackable Berry Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitist-snack-cups.md) - [Vitamin-Filled Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-pure-snacks.md) - [Kid-Friendly Jelly Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-kids-jelly.md) - [Conveniently Packaged Premium Fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-snack-cups.md) - [Tri-Textured Fruit Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-fruit-gel.md) - [Eye-Catching Fruit Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-sunshine-company-packaging.md) - [Fruit-Forward Jelly Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-juice-gels.md)