# Caramel Dip Snack Packs The N'Dulce Grab-and-Go Snack Pack Satisfies Cravings for Something Sweet By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-11-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ndulce References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119017-gaucho-ranch-ndulce-cup) & [gauchoranchfoods](http://www.gauchoranchfoods.com/Dulce-De-Leche.html) While many brands are focusing on producing healthy snack foods that provide a quick nutrient boost, Gaucho Ranch Foods is catering to those who are simply looking for a taste of something sweet with its new N'Dulce snack pack. Instead of [carrots and hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicp-snack-packs), this tasty snack offers a heavenly pairing of two indulgent ingredients. The new N'Dulce snack pack is a single-serve product that combined crunchy, miniature breadsticks with a serving of creamy Gaucho Ranch Dulce de Leche sauce. For maximum convenience and easy on-the-go snacking, the two ingredients are packaged in a handy, compartmentalized box. Although Dulce de Leche dippers may be on the sweet side, the delicious snack is all-natural, nut-free and even [Kosher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-of-sweetness-dried-fruit-tray) certified. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Indulgent Snack Foods:** There is an opportunity for brands to cater to consumers looking for a taste of something sweet or indulgent in the snack food market. - **Convenient Single-serve Packaging:** Brands can innovate in the packaging and delivery of snack foods by offering compartmentalized boxes that maximize convenience and are easy for on-the-go snacking. - **Natural and Allergen-free Snack Foods:** There is a growing trend towards natural and allergen-free snack foods that can provide consumers with healthier options while still satisfying their cravings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Production:** Companies in the snack food industry can capitalize on the trend towards indulgent, convenient, and natural snack foods by developing new products and packaging solutions. - **Food Packaging:** There is an opportunity for companies in the food packaging industry to innovate by creating convenient and eco-friendly packaging solutions for snack foods such as compartmentalized boxes. - **Allergen-free and Natural Food Production:** Brands that specialize in producing natural and allergen-free food products can expand their offerings to the snack food market to meet the growing demand for healthier snack options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dippable Plant-Powered Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-n-salty-dippsterz.md) - [Pretzel-Creme Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funky-mello.md) - [Better-for-You Chip Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-go-snack-packs.md) - [Blended Coconut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulzuras-coconut-snacks.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Yogurt Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greek-yogurt-dessert-dip-collection.md) - [Protein-Rich Deli Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deli-snack-packs.md) - [Mexican Spice Date Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medjool-date-strips.md) - [Stuffed Date Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-date-snacks.md) - [Bite-Sized Celery Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celery-dippers.md)