# Cashew Butter Chocolate Bars Fine & Raw's New Bean-to-Bar Creation Combines Nut Butter & Chocolate By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-butter-and-chocolate References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BkddkAjBnDq/?taken-by=fineandraw) & [fineandraw](https://www.fineandraw.com/store/?category=bars) As nut butter and chocolate go hand-in-hand with one another, Brooklyn-based bean-to-bar chocolatier Fine & Raw launched a decadent new Cashew Nut Butter Bar. The Cashew Nut Butter Bar boasts a combination of [raw cashew butter and dark chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashew-hazelnut-cocoa-spread), which is said to have a "[light caramel cookie taste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-themed-chocolates)." Prior to this year's Summer Fancy Food Show, Fine & Raw also unveiled all-new packaging across its entire collection, which boasts bright floral imagery to express its passion for natural ingredients. The brand also added a second new flavor to its range, a 70% Cacao Bar, which combines a high percentage of dark chocolate with added coconut butter. In the spirit of making change, Fine & Raw also experimented with making some of its chocolate bars thinner, as it found that more surface area causes the chocolate molecules to be quickly released on the tongue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Nut-butter Chocolate Combination:** The combination of nut butter and chocolate is a growing trend in the food industry, providing opportunities for new flavor profiles and innovative product offerings. - **Bean-to-bar Chocolatiers:** The rise of bean-to-bar chocolatiers is disrupting the traditional chocolate production industry by offering unique, artisanal chocolate creations with a focus on high-quality ingredients and craftsmanship. - **Innovative Packaging Designs:** The use of vibrant and nature-inspired packaging designs is a trend in the food industry, appealing to consumers who value natural ingredients and environmentally-friendly choices. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** The food manufacturing industry can explore opportunities to create innovative nut butter and chocolate products, capitalizing on the growing trend of combining these two ingredients. - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can leverage the popularity of bean-to-bar chocolatiers by offering their own unique and high-quality chocolate creations to meet the demand of discerning consumers. - **Packaging and Design:** The packaging and design industry can work with food brands to create visually appealing and nature-inspired packaging designs, helping companies stand out on store shelves and attract eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutty Vegan Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutty-vegan-chocolate-bar.md) - [Grab-and-Go Nut Butter Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilled-nut-seed-butter-bars.md) - [Nutrient-Packed Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-bars.md) - [Minimally Processed Raw Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawmio-premium-raw-chocolate-bars.md) - [Childhood Cereal Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-butters.md) - [Berry Almond Butter Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-almond-butter-chocolate-bar.md) - [Added Sugar-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutsla-dt-organic-dark-chocolate.md) - [Small Simple-Ingredient Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bites.md) - [Praline-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-pecan-caramel-crunch.md)