# Savory-Sweet Popped Potato Snacks popchips Sweet Heat Have 50% Less Fat Than Fried Chips By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-03-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-sweet-heat References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/113288-popchips-debuts-sweet-heat-flavor) & [popchips](https://popchips.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooIBpXqbdXLYMyqc3wJ0f8gog2lGXPFf1q_MYlzCmrpvA8VOaAG)  The popchips Sweet Heat snack product is the brand's latest flavor that's crafted with sweet and spicy (swicy) taste profiles in the mix to work well for consumers seeking out a convenient, satisfying option this season. The snack starts off with the brand's signature popped potato recipe that features 50% less fat than fried chips, while also being Non-GMO Project Verified, certified gluten-free and vegan-friendly. The snack is covered with a sweet, spicy seasoning that offers a balance between the two tastes that doesn't fall too far onto either side. The popchips Sweet Heat snack product is headed to more than 2,700 Kroger and Kroger banner retailers this April, and targeted the product category focused on indulgence and health consciousness. Image Credit: Popchips ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 37% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Swicy Flavor Innovation:** Combining sweet and spicy flavors, the 'swicy' trend is captivating consumers who crave unique taste experiences in snack foods. - **Health-conscious Indulgence:** Consumers are increasingly seeking snack options that deliver both indulgent flavors and health benefits, creating opportunities for innovative product reformulations. - **Non-gmo and Vegan Snacking:** Snacks featuring Non-GMO and vegan certifications are appealing to a growing demographic that values transparency and dietary restrictions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry can leverage the rising popularity of 'swicy' flavors to introduce new products that combine sweet and spicy elements. - **Health and Wellness:** The trend towards health-conscious indulgence aligns with consumer interest in nutritious products that don't compromise on taste. - **Retail and Distribution:** Expanding distribution channels to large retail chains, like Kroger, provides opportunities to capture a broad consumer base eager for healthy snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Pepper-Flavored Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-and-spicy.md) - [Maple Sea Salt Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-sweet-potato-chip.md) - [Better-for-You Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-popcorn.md) - [Sweetly Spiced Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-chili-popped-crisps.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Nacho Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-nacho.md) - [Saucy Popcorn-Inspired Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-smokehouse-bbq.md) - [Lightly-Textured Vegan Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-poppers.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-flamin-hot-cinnamon-sugar.md) - [Health-Focused Popped Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-snacks.md)