# Gourmet Popcorn Bars Joe & Seph’s Makes Premium Popcorn Bars with Air-Popped Kernels By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-09-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-popcorn-bars References: [fabnews.live](https://fabnews.live/gourmet-popcorn-chef-connoisseur-joe-sephs-launches-the-uks-first-premium-popcorn-bar-range/) & [joeandsephs](https://www.joeandsephs.co.uk/) People are used to popcorn being packaged by the bag and bucket and Joe & Seph’s is introducing a premium Popcorn Bar range that offers an even more convenient format for snacking on the go. In all, there are five new Popcorn Bars to discover, including unique flavors like Orange, Pecan & Cinnamon; Salted Caramel & Nuts; and Coconut & Peanut. These snackable bars combine the [air-popped extra-large mushroom kernels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pops-praiseworthy-popcorn) that fans have come to know and love with nuts and other ingredients like oats, fruit and coconut, all of which is hand-coated in Joe & Seph’s unique [salted caramel sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur-bakery-caramel-corn). The gluten-free bars are a source of fiber and come in at under 138 calories, offering a simple [on-the-go snack for popcorn lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-and-salty-popcorn). Image Credit: Joe & Seph’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Premium Popcorn Bars:** Premium popcorn bars offer a convenient format for snacking on the go, combining unique flavors and healthy ingredients. - **Air-popped Kernels:** Air-popped extra-large mushroom kernels are the base ingredient that fans love and can be used to create innovative popcorn products. - **Gluten-free Snacks:** Gluten-free snack options like popcorn bars cater to the growing demand for healthier, allergen-friendly foods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry has the potential to innovate by creating more convenient and healthy snack options using premium popcorn bars. - **Food Packaging:** Food packaging companies can explore innovative packaging solutions to create convenient formats for on-the-go snacking, such as popcorn bars. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can incorporate gluten-free popcorn bars as a wholesome snack option to cater to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bakery-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-sephs-popcorn-flavors.md) - [Chocolate-Coated Popcorn Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecoated-popcorn.md) - [Fruity Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-1.md) - [Popcorn-Infused Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-popcorn-slabs.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) - [Peanut Butter-Coated Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-caramel-coated-popcorn.md) - [Savory Prepackaged Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-proper-snacks-propercorn.md) - [DIY Snacking Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popping-kernels.md)