# Sweet Cinnamon-Dusted Chips Frito-Lay is Releasing New PopCorners Cinnamon Crunch This Fall By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-cinnamon-crunch References: [foodsided](https://foodsided.com/2022/09/12/new-frito-lay-snacks-bring-big-bold-flavors-to-the-bag/)  If you've ever wished there was a deliciously sweet, but extra crunchy alternative to snickerdoodle cookies, [Frito-Lay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-flamin-hot-cinnamon-sugar) has you covered with the new [PopCorners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-cocoa-crunch) Cinnamon Crunch chips. For those unfamiliar, PopCorners are air-popped, never-fried that come in both sweet and savory flavors. The latest addition to the brand's lineup is PopCorners Cinnamon Crunch, which is a sweet new flavor option that's perfect for fall. This puffed chip features the warm and delicious taste of [brown sugar and cinnamon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacksons-cinnamon-brown-sugar-sweet-potato-chips), but with the deliciously crispy texture of a chip. The new PopCorners Cinnamon Crunch chip makes its debuted alongside Frito-Lay's other fall 2022 offerings, including Cheetos Bolitas and SunChips Black Bean in both Spicy Jalapeño and Southwestern Queso flavors. Image Credit: Frito-Lay ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 13% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sweet Chip Alternatives:** The release of PopCorners Cinnamon Crunch chips creates an opportunity for snack companies to innovate sweet, crunchy alternatives to traditional cookies and sweets. - **Puffed Chips:** PopCorners Cinnamon Crunch's puffed chip texture creates an opportunity for snack companies to explore new textures and flavors in the chip industry. - **Seasonal Flavor Launches:** Frito-Lay and other snack companies can expect to see continued success with limited edition seasonal flavor launches that appeal to consumers' changing preferences throughout the year. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry has an opportunity to differentiate itself by exploring unique flavors and textures, such as the sweet and crispy PopCorners Cinnamon Crunch chips. - **Cookie Snacks:** PopCorners Cinnamon Crunch chips creating an opportunity for companies to innovate new cookie-flavored and textured snacks. - **Seasonal Goods:** The release of limited edition seasonal flavors like PopCorners Cinnamon Crunch creates an opportunity for snack companies to leverage consumer demand for seasonal goods and create new product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Popped Hot Cocoa Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-cocoa-crunch.md) - [Cinnamon-Dusted Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-chips-1.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-flamin-hot-cinnamon-sugar.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Cinnamon Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnafuego.md) - [Savory Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-corn.md) - [Saucy Popcorn-Inspired Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-smokehouse-bbq.md) - [Conical Cereal-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-crunch-bugles.md) - [Cupcake-Flavored Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-cinnamon-sugar-cupcake-popcorn.md) - [Cinnamon Bun-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-drizzled-kettle-corn.md)