At the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo, OCHO Candy introduced Plant-Based Caramels in Dark Chocolate. The soft and creamy caramels are made with European cultured vegan butter by Miyoko's and they can be enjoyed in a variety of sweet flavors, including Classic, Chocolate, Coffee and Cinnamon.
Packaged in 3.5-ounce bags, the plant-based caramels share the benefit of a better-for-you snack that's not just vegan but also organic and fair trade.
The texture-rich caramels are better-for-you snacks that speak to consumers by combining real ingredients with traditional candy-making techniques. OCHO Candy was created to provide candy lovers with a delicious, organic alternative to traditional candy bars, and these plant-powered caramels join existing options like dark chocolate coconut minis and peanut butter bars.
What's Driving This Trend
- Plant-based Confectionery
- Developing plant-based alternatives to traditional confectionery using vegan butters and organic fair-trade ingredients
- Innovative Flavors
- Exploring unique flavor combinations that cater to diverse consumer preferences
- Better-for-you Snacks
- Creating treats that are not only delicious but also organic, fair trade and better for the consumer
Who This Affects Most
- Confectionery
- Manufacturing vegan and organic alternatives to traditional confectionery using innovative ingredients
- Food and Beverage
- Developing and launching plant-powered snacks that cater to health-conscious consumers
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Providing organic, fair trade ingredients for the manufacturing of better-for-you snacks and confectionery
