<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperidge-farm -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Cheesy Snack Food Pastas
Pepperidge Farm Now has Goldfish-Themed Macaroni and Cheese

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-07-02 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperidge-farm
References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/food/goldfish-cracker-flavored-mac-cheese/) & [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2013/06/news-new-goldfish-mac-n-cheese.html)

Pepperidge Farm has a new addition to its line of [Goldfish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipinspired-fish-crackers) products, and it is not a new type of fish-shaped cracker. The commercial bakery is expanding their line of [cheesy crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfish-crisps) with [Goldfish macaroni and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wotsits-mac-n-cheese). Just as many of its crackers are packed with variations of cheese flavorings, these mac and cheeses include a delicious lineup of four flavors, including Cheddar, Cheesy Pizza, Butter Parmesan and Nacho Cheese. Each flavor is made with real cheese sauces and contains no artificial preservatives.

Alike the beloved kids snack food, the pasta will be shaped like little goldfish, complete with little smiling faces. This is sure to appeal to kids, bringing delight that they can eat Goldfish both for snack and dinner.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 9% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- 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

- **Cheesy Pasta Snacks:** Opportunity to expand product line and target new markets with unique and playful food offerings.
- **Real Cheese Sauces:** Opportunity to cater to the growing interest in healthier, natural ingredients and appeal to consumers looking for higher quality food products.
- **Branded Food Products:** Opportunity to leverage existing brand recognition and increase product offerings to maintain competitive edge in the market.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food Manufacturing Industry:** Opportunity to explore unique food products and flavorings to create a playful and engaging experience for customers.
- **Snack Food Industry:** Opportunity to create new snack food offerings that cater to both children and adults seeking fun and flavorful snacks to enjoy.
- **Packaged Food Industry:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend of convenience foods that are both easy to prepare and offer unique and playful food experiences.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Pizza-Flavored Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese-pizza.md)
- [Cheesy Macaroni-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese-popcorn.md)
- [Chip-Inspired Fish Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipinspired-fish-crackers.md)
- [Cheesy Artisan-Inspired Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-mac-and-cheese-flavors.md)
- [Cheesy Anime-Inspired Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfish-pokmon-crackers.md)
- [Viral Foodie Flavor Macaronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese8.md)
- [Creamy Condiment Snack Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfish-awesome-sauce.md)
- [Well-Seasoned Pretzel Cracker Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-pretzels.md)
- [Seasoned Cheesy Macaroni Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velveeta-shells-cheese.md)