# Multiflavored Popcorn Snacks This Gaslamp Popcorn Mix Combines All of Its Existing Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-mix References: [snackandbakery](http://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/89019-clean-label-and-flavor-innovation-drive-popcorn-sales-forward-state-of-the-industry-2016) & [gaslamppopcorn](http://gaslamppopcorn.com/flavored-popcorn.php) Existing products from Gaslamp Popcorn include [Kettle Corn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belles-gourmet-popcorn), [Sea Salt & Olive Oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-virgin-olive-oil-sea-salt-popcorn) and [White Cheddar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-and-white-cheddar-protein-popcorn), all of which are combined in equal amounts to form its newest popcorn mix. The 'Malibu Mix' offers a flavorful blend of ingredients that's cheesy, salty and sweet all at once. The product is a perfect example of how popcorn has undergone a huge transformation from a butter-laden movie concession snack to a healthy foodie treat. Gaslamp Popcorn takes care not to use any partially hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors or colors in its formulas and puts an emphasis on its Californian roots to help consumers understand where the product comes from. The ready-to-eat popcorn mix has particular appeal to Millennials who enjoy healthy, natural, organic and gluten-free snacking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Healthy Snacking:** The rise of health-conscious consumers presents an opportunity for innovative popcorn snacks that cater to a demand for natural, organic, and gluten-free options. - **Flavor Fusion:** Combining multiple flavors in one product, like Gaslamp Popcorn's 'Malibu Mix,' taps into the trend of experiential snacking and offers consumers a unique and exciting taste experience. - **Transparency in Food Sourcing:** Gaslamp Popcorn's emphasis on Californian roots highlights the growing importance of transparency in food sourcing, giving rise to potential disruptions in the industry by promoting local, sustainable ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Manufacturing:** Innovative popcorn mixes, catering to health-conscious consumers and offering unique flavor combinations, create opportunities for disruption in the snack food manufacturing industry. - **Organic Food & Beverage:** The demand for natural, gluten-free, and organic snacks, like Gaslamp Popcorn's 'Malibu Mix,' presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the organic food and beverage industry. - **Local Food & Sustainable Agriculture:** Gaslamp Popcorn's focus on Californian roots sparks potential disruptions in the local food and sustainable agriculture industry by promoting local sourcing and sustainable farming practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sparkling Kettle Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-salty-kettle-corn.md) - [Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-line.md) - [Savory Prepackaged Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-proper-snacks-propercorn.md) - [Artisanal Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pops-praiseworthy-popcorn.md) - [Colorful Premium Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-rainbow-sweet-salt.md) - [Nostalgic Ready-to-Eat Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-secret-readytoeat-popcorn.md) - [Premium Healthy Popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcornopolis1.md) - [DIY Snacking Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popping-kernels.md) - [Movie-Inspired Popcorn Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-shed.md)