# Puffed Pasta Snacks The Vintage Italia Bow Tie Pasta Chip Snacks are Crunchy and Satisfying By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-09-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-chip References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-vintage-italia-pasta-snacks-honey-butter/) & [pastasnacks](https://www.pastasnacks.com/) Snacking culture is expanding at an exponential rates as consumers seek out ways to stay fueled without having to slow down to eat a meal, so new products like the Vintage Italia Bow Tie Pasta Chip Snacks are being released. Coming in a simple Honey Butter flavor option, the snack is perfectly sized for snacking and nibbling, and contains just 120 calories per serving while also being made from non-GMO ingredients. The Vintage Italia Bow Tie Pasta Chip Snacks are baked and made from quality ingredients that you'll find in the recipe for a homemade pasta. This makes them a feel good product that can be consumed when craving a crunchy snack but looking to stay away from oily alternatives like potato chips. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Expanded Snacking Culture:** As snacking culture expands, there is an opportunity for innovation in the development of snacks that cater to various tastes and preferences. - **Alternative Snack Ingredients:** The use of unconventional ingredients for snacks provides an opportunity for innovative products that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Miniature Snack Sizes:** Smaller snack sizes that are low in calories offer the opportunity to cater to consumers' desire for portion control while providing a satisfying snacking experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Production:** There is an opportunity for snack food producers to innovate by using alternative ingredients and developing mini-sized snack options to meet the demand of the expanding snacking culture. - **Healthy Snack Production:** The demand for healthier snack options presents an opportunity for companies to develop snack products that use quality ingredients and meet specific dietary requirements. - **Online Retail:** As the demand for specialty snack products increases, online retail platforms can offer an opportunity for snack producers to reach a wider consumer base and improve their distribution channels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chef-Approved Puffed Pasta Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffed-pasta-chips.md) - [Instant Pasta Snack Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-nostra.md) - [Oven-Baked Crispy Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granarolo-cheese-crisps.md) - [Plant-Based Gnocchi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcrok.md) - [Twice-Baked Cheese Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassavida.md) - [Italian-Inspired Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-cooked-potato-chips.md) - [Flavorful Popped Crisp Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4700bc-corn-chips.md) - [Puffed Plant-Based Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-snaps-crunchy-puffs.md) - [Italian Oven-Ready Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-aperitivo-snacks.md)