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# Dark Chocolate-Covered Pea Snacks
The My Sweet Chickpea Snack is Sweet and Savory

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-25 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-sweet-chickpea
References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/dolfin-launch-free-from-chocolate-coated-chickpeas/) & [dolfinuk](https://www.dolfinuk.com)

The My Sweet Chickpea snacks have been unveiled by Dolfin UK as a new indulgence that will offer consumers a premium way to enjoy the flavor chocolate and the benefits of peas in a single product.

The.snack will come in three flavor options including Original, Coconut and Cappuccino, and are all made with [dark chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bites). The product is made with all-natural ingredients and also maintains a free-from profile that's vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO. The snack is also a food source of [plant protein and fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah) thanks to the pea-based profile.

The My Sweet Chickpea snacks can be found in the FreeFrom aisle in [Asda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-freedom-choc-pot-hazelnot) retail locations across the UK and features a recommended price point of £1.25.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Dark Chocolate-covered Snacks:** Opportunity for innovative snack companies to develop more dark chocolate-covered options using unique ingredients.
- **Plant-based Snacks:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating more plant-based snacks that offer both indulgence and health benefits.
- **Free-from Snack Options:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to expand their product offerings in the free-from category by creating snacks that are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Snack Manufacturing:** Snack manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of dark chocolate-covered snacks by creating new product lines and flavors.
- **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry can leverage the demand for healthier snacks by developing more innovative and flavorful plant-based options.
- **Free-from Food Market:** The free-from food market can tap into the growing consumer preference for snacks that are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO by offering more diverse snack options.

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