# Insect-Based Party Snacks Party Bugs are Made with Whole, Roasted & Seasoned Crickets By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-snacks References: [neuheiten.koelnmesse.net](http://neuheiten.koelnmesse.net/20/2020/us/products/view/product_id:44155) & [partybugs](https://www.partybugs.com/) Some of the most popular party snacks are [chips, crackers, pretzels and nuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-pretzel-snackers), and Party Bugs offers a unique alternative to all of these beloved options. Party Bugs are ready-to-eat snacks that are made with whole, [roasted crickets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bees-bugs-and-butterflies) in seasoned varieties like Mexican BBQ, Asian Fusion and Salty Liquorice. No matter the flavor, all of the varieties are touted as “tasty & spicy snack crickets.” While many brands are introducing appealing ways to share [edible insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finnish-brands) to consumers who may be new to the idea, Party Bugs sets itself apart by producing an occasion-specific product for group entertaining. The Finnish brand recently rebranded its line of flavored insects, introducing boldly colored stand-up pouches that feature abstract insect illustrations. Image Credit: Party Bugs ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Edible Insects:** The rise in popularity of edible insects as a sustainable source of protein offers opportunities for innovative insect-based snacks like Party Bugs. - **Occasion-specific Products:** Party Bugs' focus on creating an insect-based party snack sets itself apart in the competitive snack market, highlighting the need for occasion-specific products. - **Creative Flavor Combinations:** Party Bugs' use of bold and creative flavor combinations, like Mexican BBQ and Salty Liquorice, showcases an opportunity for flavor innovation in the edible insect industry. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Industry:** Opportunities exist for brands to creatively incorporate edible insects, such as whole, roasted crickets, into traditional snack options. - **Sustainable Food Industry:** The rise in popularity of edible insects highlights an opportunity for the sustainable food industry to explore alternative protein sources. - **Event Planning Industry:** Party Bugs' occasion-specific focus presents an opportunity for the event planning industry to incorporate unique and sustainable snack options into catering services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Cricket Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-jerky.md) - [Insect-Based Dog Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappies.md) - [Protein-Packed Cricket Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-protein-bar.md) - [Edible 3D-Printed Insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-edible-insects.md) - [Critter-Packed Canine Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-treats.md) - [Insect Protein Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooch-puffs.md) - [Insect-Based Wet Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-dog-food.md) - [Insect Protein Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-protein-dog-treats.md)