# Stress Relief Snack Bars CORE Foods' Refrigerated Nutrition Bars are Boosted by Adaptogens By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refrigerated-nutrition-bars References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/core-foods-to-showcase-two-new-lines-of-functional-snacks-at-expo-west-301763487.html)  [CORE Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-chocolates) is introducing a new line of refrigerated nutrition bars at [Natural Products Expo West](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-supplement-strips) that includes adaptogens for stress relief support. While the bars offer decadent flavors like Salted Caramel Cashew, Dark Chocolate Walnut and Hazelnut Mocha Chip, they also serve a functional purpose as well thanks to a blend of two of the most popular types of [adaptogenic mushrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muush). 200mg of Reishi mushroom and 200mg of lion's mane mushroom are featured in these bars to support the nervous system and ultimately manage how the body responds to stress. With this new line, CORE Foods recognizes that consumers are seeking snacks with additional functional health benefits, as well as snacks that boost mental health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Snacks:** The trend of adding functional ingredients to snacks continues to grow, providing opportunities for innovative products that serve dual-purpose as both a tasty treat and a health supplement. - **Adaptogenic Ingredients:** Adding adaptogens to food products, like these nutrition bars, is a growing trend that provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry. - **Stress-relieving Foods:** As stress levels continue to rise globally, there is a trend towards foods that promote relaxation, providing an opportunity for entrepreneurs to create innovative products that serve this market. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food Industry:** The health food industry will continue to grow as consumers seek functional foods and supplements that support wellness and mood management. - **Snack Industry:** The snack industry has an opportunity to incorporate functional ingredients and adaptogens, like those found in these nutrition bars, to add value to their products and meet the needs of health-conscious consumers. - **Mushroom Industry:** The mushroom industry is well-positioned to capitalize on the trend of adding adaptogenic mushrooms to food products for their health benefits and stress-relieving properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptogenic Plant Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-plant-based-protein-bar.md) - [Functional Mushroom Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wise-bar.md) - [Mood-Boosting Adaptogen Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattooed-chef.md) - [Mushroom Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-protein-bar.md) - [Stress-Fighting Functional Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptogenic-functional-chocolates.md) - [Adaptogenic Dark Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-dark-chocolate.md) - [Adaptogenic Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rr-bar.md) - [Functional Mushroom Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoday.md) - [Functional Stress Relief Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-x.md)