# Energizing Peppermint Pearls These Pea-Sized 'Orbz' Energize and Freshen Breath By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbz References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/company-spotlight-orbz-caffeine-energy-bursts/) & [energyorbz](http://www.energyorbz.com/products/orbz-caffeine-energy-bursts-peppermint) Orbz Caffeine Energy Bursts are small but mighty edible pods with a two-in-one purpose. Each pea-sized Orbz is made from all-natural ingredients like peppermint oil and contains a small dose of caffeine. Orbz is like the perfect hybrid of an [energy drink and a mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathrox-breath-mints), yet it is made without sugar, aspartame or other undesirable ingredients that can sometimes be found in these products. The zero-calorie Orbz come in a small packs that provide 27 individual pearls per package. Energizing ingredients are being worked into all kinds of food and drink products, including everything from [granola bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeinated-energy-bar) to [chocolate bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charge-chocolate). A common theme among these emerging products is that they are highly portable and not prone to being spilled like a drink in a can. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Energizing Edible Pods:** The trend of energizing ingredients being incorporated into edible pods creates disruptive innovation opportunities for convenient and portable energy-boosting snacks. - **Hybrid Energy-mint Products:** The emergence of products like Orbz that combine the benefits of an energy drink and a mint presents disruptive innovation opportunities for refreshing and invigorating on-the-go refreshments. - **Zero-calorie Energy Boosters:** The rise of zero-calorie energy products, such as Orbz, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for guilt-free energy sources that are easy to consume and highly portable. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to explore the incorporation of energizing ingredients into various products, capitalizing on the demand for on-the-go energy-boosting options. - **Snack and Convenience:** The snack and convenience industry has the potential to disrupt the market by introducing hybrid energy-mint products that offer a combination of refreshment and a boost of energy. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can take advantage of the trend towards zero-calorie energy boosters, providing consumers with guilt-free options for maintaining energy levels throughout the day. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energizing Boba Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-amber-energy-boba.md) - [Pouch-Style Caffeine Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-pouches.md) - [Energy-Boosting Spring Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeinated-spring-water.md) - [Flavor-Packed Caffeine Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojo-energy-pouches.md) - [Energizing Hydration Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microenergy.md) - [Caffeinated Alternative Energy Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojo-balanced-energy-pouches.md) - [Mini Caffeinated Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-it-energy.md) - [Natural Energy Microdrinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oro.md) - [Spray-Based Caffeine Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-sprays.md)