# Hemp-Based Superfood Blends The PlanetHemp Superfood Range is Made from Hemp Seeds By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planethemp References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/news/canadian-company-to-launch-first-consumer-facing-hemp-brand/) & [planethemp](http://planethemp.ca/) A Canadian company called PlanetHemp is set to become the first consumer-facing brand making products from hemp seeds. With the rising profile of hemp, there has been a growing demand for products made from the nutrient-rich seeds. This brand is offering consumers a wide range of [oils, snacks and superfood blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ediblescom) bursting with hemp's many nutritional benefits. As one of the leaders in the [hemp seed industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victory-hemp-foods), PlanetHemp has launched a number of first-to-market products made from the plant-based ingredient. The company uses a special five-stage process to remove the husk and clean up the seed before it is used to make other products. This results in a better flavor profile and it helps to preserve the nutritional value of the seed. As a result, the company's hemp-based products are high in Essential Fatty Acids and Essential Amino Acids. With more consumers turning to [superfoods such as hemp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-greens-powder) to up their nutritional intake, the PlanetHemp range is likely to be a hit among health-conscious shoppers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 39% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rising Demand for Hemp-based Products:** The growing interest in hemp as a nutrient-rich ingredient presents opportunities for brands to create innovative and diverse hemp-based products. - **Superfoods as Popular Nutritional Choices:** The increasing trend of consumers seeking superfoods like hemp highlights the potential for brands to offer a wide range of nutrient-packed options. - **Enhancing Flavor and Nutritional Value:** The use of innovative processes to improve the flavor profile and preserve the nutritional content of hemp seeds opens avenues for creating more appealing and health-centric hemp-based products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore hemp as a versatile ingredient to develop new healthy snacks, oils, and superfood blends. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can leverage the rising interest in superfoods like hemp to offer consumers more diverse options for improving their nutritional intake. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The growing demand for hemp-based products creates opportunities for sustainable agriculture practices that focus on cultivating and processing hemp seeds for versatile use in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutritious Hemp-Powered Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemperella-super-food.md) - [Superfood Smoothie Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manitoba-harvest-hemp.md) - [Hemp-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-based-ice-cream.md) - [Plant-Based Wellness Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aors-new-hemp-seed-oil.md) - [Seed-Based Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superseed-snack-clusters.md) - [Grain-Only Hemp Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manitoba-harvest-roc-hemp-hearts.md) - [Hemp-Powered Superfood Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-juice-powder.md) - [Hemp-Based Taquitos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-taquitos.md) - [Organic Shelled Hemp Seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-shelled-hemp-seeds.md)