# Sustainable Plantain Snacks Purely Plantain's Snacks are Free from Palm Oil & Synthetics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-07-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantain-snack References: [fabnews.live](https://fabnews.live/new-brand-identity-investment-for-better-for-you-snacking-pioneer-purely-plantain/) & [welovepurely](https://welovepurely.com/) Knowing that a large portion of adults prefer frequent snacking to proper meals, [Purely Plantain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-cookie-granola) introduced a fresh new look for its plantain snacks to better communicate their nutritional worth, functional benefits and sustainable qualities. The snacks are offered in unique varieties like Nice & Spicy and Wild Garlic, as well as Sea Salt to support those who are looking for a simple, low-sugar, potassium- and fiber-rich snack. Although lockdown protocols have been challenging for brands, Purely Plantain found itself experiencing a boost in online sales. Now, moving away from what it describes as "shy & recessive packaging" and embracing an [upbeat and energizing new look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-nature-1), Purely Plantain is poised to resonate even more with health-conscious snackers. Image Credit: Purely Plantain ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Snacking:** Opportunity for creating plant-based snacks with nutritional worth and functional benefits. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity to embrace eco-friendly packaging that communicates sustainable qualities. - **Online Sales Boost:** Opportunity to leverage increased online sales to reach health-conscious snackers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthy Snacks:** Opportunity for the healthy snack industry to innovate with plantain-based snacks. - **Packaging and Labeling:** Opportunity for the packaging and labeling industry to develop eco-friendly and informative packaging. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for the e-commerce industry to cater to the increased demand for health-conscious snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Award-Winning Plantain Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-origen.md) - [Seasoned Plantain Chip Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiquita-1.md) - [Savory Plantain Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantain-nuggets.md) - [Vibrant Organic Product Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-bliss.md) - [Crispy Plant-Based Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps.md) - [Organic Plantain Scoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-plantain-scoops.md) - [Seasoned Branded Plantain Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiquita-plantain-chips.md) - [Healthy Snack Rebrands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-real-snacks-1.md) - [Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooper-street-snacks.md)