# Festive Protein Balls Protein Ball Co. Launches New Vegan Festive Mince Pie Flavor By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-ball-co-1 References: [theproteinballco](https://theproteinballco.com/)  Leading the way with its 100% natural, no added sugar protein + vitamin balls is [The Protein Ball Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-snack-balls) Its latest launch is Festive Mince Pie, which contains 6g protein and is also vegan-friendly. Arriving just in time for the Christmas season, these delicious mince pie-flavored protein balls offer a mix of cinnamon spice, sweet and juicy dates, and an added crunch from almonds. They are perfect for festive fitness fans or those looking for a [healthy and tasty snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fulfil-nutrition) to enjoy before and during the Christmas celebrations. The new Festive Mince Pie protein + vitamin balls are high in protein, vegan and gluten-free, with no added sugar. They also have 6g of plant protein each, giving consumers a quick, healthy, on-the-go, and nutrition-packed alternative to high-sugar festive snacks. This month, the Protein Ball Co’s new Festive Mince Pie limited edition flavor is available to retailers nationwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Protein Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more creative and seasonal flavors of vegan, high-protein snacks to meet the growing demand for healthier options. - **Functional Foods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate added vitamins and nutrients into snack foods to create convenient and healthful options for consumers. - **Healthy Festive Treats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create alternative versions of traditional holiday snacks that are low in sugar, high in protein, and packed with nutrients for guilt-free indulgence. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products that are healthier and more nutrient-dense than traditional snacks to meet the growing demand for better-for-you options in the health food industry. - **Vegan Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the market for tasty and healthy vegan options with innovative and creative products that appeal to a wider consumer base in the vegan food industry. - **Fitness Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Meet the needs of fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers with convenient and tasty snacks that offer a quick and easy way to replenish protein after a workout in the fitness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutrient-Dense Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-snack-balls.md) - [Protein-Forward Energy Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-protein-ball-co-ballsy-by-nature.md) - [Seasonal Spherical Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-protein-balls.md) - [Convenient Nutritional Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotts-protein.md) - [Grab-and-Go Plant-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-protein-ball-co-multipack.md) - [Grab-and-Go Keto Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-balls.md) - [Functional Coffeehouse Protein Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotts-protein-balls-flavors.md) - [Ready-to-Snack Protein Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-morn-protein-balls.md) - [Red Velvet Protein Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-balls.md)