# Consumer-Driven Retailer Snacks These New Kent Kwik Private Label Snacks are Premium By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-label-snacks References: [storebrands](https://storebrands.com/kent-kwik-expands-private-label-snack-assortment) & [kentkwik](https://kentkwik.com)  These new [Kent Kwik](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-shop-cocoa) private label snacks are being launched by the convenience store brand as a series of options for consumers to pick up on their next visit. The private label products includes trail mixes and flavored nuts, which are each driven by consumer demand for flavorful snacks with premium ingredients, impressive nutritional benefits and convenience. The products include the new Cran-Slam Trail Mix with its blend of cranberries, peanuts, almonds, raisins, pineapple, papaya, banana chips and pepitas alongside options like the Sweet Energy Trail Mix that has butter toffee mixed nuts, chocolate buttons, raisins and almonds. The new Kent Kwik private label snacks also include such options as the Fruity Trail that puts [Peanut M&M's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hteao-tonys-chocolonely) in the spotlight, Hot & Spicy Peanuts, Kettle Sweet Pecans and Butter Toffee Peanuts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 27% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Premium Convenience Snacks:** New Kent Kwik private label snacks cater to consumer demand for high-quality, flavorful, and nutritious on-the-go options. - **Flavorful Trail Mixes:** A variety of innovative trail mix options feature unique ingredient combinations such as cranberries, pineapple, and butter toffee mixed nuts to meet diverse taste preferences. - **Customized Nut Blends:** Private label snack offerings include customized nut blends like Hot & Spicy Peanuts and Kettle Sweet Pecans that target niche markets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores are expanding their private label in snack selections to provide premium, ready-to-eat options for busy consumers. - **Snacking Industry:** Growth in the snacking industry is highlighted by the development of nutritionally rich trail mixes and innovative nut blends. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers are leveraging consumer insights to create new private label snack products that combine flavor, nutrition, and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Private Label Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-nut-products.md) - [Private Label Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-label-snack-mix.md) - [Private Label Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-label-snack.md) - [Cost-Conscious Private Label Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-snack-products.md) - [Private Label Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spar-products.md) - [Health-Focused Snack Assortments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-choice-produce-snack-program.md) - [Trendy Private Label Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kroger-3.md) - [Flavorful Nutrient-Dense Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitworths-snacks.md) - [Free-From Private Label Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cvs-well-market-snacks.md)