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Puffy Pretzel-Inspired Snacks

The Puffzels Puffed Snacks Come in Four Varieties

— April 14, 2023 — Lifestyle
The Puffzels puffed snacks are the latest offering from the sixth-generation-owned family business Unique Snacks that are formulated in a way that will shake up consumer expectations. The snack features a non-fried formula that resembles traditional pretzels, but has a light, airy profile that's achieved using a blend of corn and whole oats. The snack features a vegan-friendly recipe that is also Non-GMO Project Verified, and comes in four flavors including Honey Mustard, Wild Buffalo, Homestyle and Aged Cheddar.

The Puffzels puffed snacks come in 4.8-ounce bags priced at $4.79, and are sure to draw in curious snackers thanks to their clean ingredient recipe and unexpected format. The snack shakes up perceptions and could be favored amongst consumers seeking an alternative to conventional crunchy pretzel snack alternatives.
Trend Themes
1. Non-fried Snacks - There is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional salty snack industry by creating more non-fried snack options with clean ingredients and unique flavors.
2. Puffed Snacks - There is an opportunity to innovate in the snack industry by creating more puffed snack variations with unique flavors and non-traditional ingredients.
3. Vegan Snacks - There is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional snack industry by creating more vegan snack options with clean ingredients, unique formats, and innovative flavors.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Food - Snack food companies can capitalize on the trend of clean ingredients and non-traditional snack formats to create new, innovative products and capture a larger market share.
2. Health Food - Health food companies can capitalize on the trend of clean ingredients and unique formats to create new, innovative products that satisfy consumer demand for healthier snack options and expand their product lines.
3. Vegan Food - Vegan food companies can capitalize on the trend of clean ingredients and vegan-friendly options to create new, innovative products that cater to vegan and health-conscious consumers, and break into new markets.
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