# Dippable Pretzel Bites Hormel's New Pretzel Bites with Cheese Tray is the Perfect At-Home Snack By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-02-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-bites-with-cheese References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/02/20/hormel-launches-new-pretzel-bites-with-cheese-tray/) In an effort to help consumers step up their at-home snack game, [Hormel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormel-gatherings-trays) has expanded its Hormel Gatherings snack line with the launch of its new Pretzel Bites with Cheese tray. As you might have guessed based on the name, the new Pretzel Bites with Cheese tray consists of four ounces of [soft and doughy pretzel bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpretzel-soft-pretzels), four ounces of [cheddar cheese sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sartori-cheese-cheese-bites), and a packet of sea salt. The snack tray is designed for sharing and can ideally feed up to four people – perfect for families. And best of all, serving the snack requires almost no cook time. Simply pop the pretzels and cheese sauce in the microwave and it's ready to serve in just minutes. Image Credit: Hormel Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **At-home Snacking:** The expansion of at-home snack options suggests a trend towards consumers preferring simple and convenient solutions. - **Sharing Snacks:** The launch of snacks that are designed for sharing presents opportunities for brands to incorporate social aspects into their product offerings. - **Microwaveable Foods:** The rise of microwaveable snack options indicates a trend towards consumers looking for quick and easy ways to prepare their meals and snacks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore opportunities to create unique snack options that cater to at-home snacking preferences. - **Packaged Foods:** The expansion of packaged snack options signifies a trend towards consumers seeking out convenient and easy to prepare foods. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of at-home snacking by offering a wider variety of snack options that can be purchased both in-store and online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dippable Pretzel Pizza Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-pizza-pretzel-bites.md) - [Limited-Time Cheese-Inspired Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-pretzel-bites.md) - [Cheesy Pretzel Bite Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-pretzel-bites.md) - [Oversized Pretzel Snack Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucket-of-bites.md) - [Cheese Puff-Dusted Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cheetos-pretzel-bites.md) - [Cheese-Stuffed Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combos-pizzeria-baked-pretzel.md) - [Spicy Snacking Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormel-gatherings-bold-and-spicy-tray.md) - [Ready-to-Serve Snack Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormel-gatherings-trays.md) - [Gourmet Pretzel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-box-pretzels.md)