# Consumer-Driven Confectionery Products These New Nature’s Garden Products Come in Two Varieties By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-05-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden-products References: [drugstorenews](https://drugstorenews.com/cibo-vita-debuts-two-natures-garden-products) & [naturesgarden.net](https://naturesgarden.net)  These new [Nature’s Garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden-roasted-nuts) products have been announced by the [Cibo Vita](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden)-owned brand as a series of snacks for consumers to try out this spring as a satisfying and delicious confectionery option. The products include the [Nature's Garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiotic-dried-fruit-snacks) Oat Milk Chocolate Covered Strawberry Almonds and the Nature's Garden Probiotic Strawberry Yoggies. Each of the products come in pouches for easy portioning and resealing, and feature a range of benefits for consumers to enjoy aside from delicious taste. This includes a 100% plant-based and vegan recipe for the Strawberry Almonds, while the Strawberry Yoggies have three-grams of fiber and two-billion live probiotic cultures per serving. CEO Emre Imamoglu spoke on the Nature’s Garden products saying, "These two new panned confectionery items are a direct response to changing consumer desires. This technology helps to create innovative snacks and epitomize better-for-you indulgence. Manufacturing via the panning process, utilizing recyclable packaging, and incorporating dairy-free alternatives all helps to reduce our carbon footprint, which is the current mission of our growing company." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 15% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Confectionery Innovation:** Incorporating plant-based ingredients, probiotics, and recyclable packaging can disrupt the traditional confectionery industry. - **Healthy Indulgence:** There is a growing demand for confectioneries that offer health benefits, like fiber and probiotics, without sacrificing taste. - **Consumer-centric Products:** Brands can create innovative snacks that cater to consumer desires by responding to changes in the market, like veganism and sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can incorporate plant-based ingredients and probiotics in their confectionery products to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier snacks. - **Sustainability:** Packaging companies and confectionery manufacturers should prioritize sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more eco-friendly future. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can incorporate indulgent snacks with health benefits, like probiotics, to appeal to consumers who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle while still enjoying delicious treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Flavorful Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden.md) - [Fruity Probiotic Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden-yoggies-trail-mixes.md) - [Flavored Artisanal Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden-roasted-nuts.md) - [Smart Snacking Bakery Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-bakery-snack-bars.md) - [Snackable Granola Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden-clusters.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Yogurt Barks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-valley-yobark.md) - [Veggie-Infused Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-orchard-products.md) - [Satiating Dark Chocolate-Covered Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Yogurt Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forager-project.md)