# Mexican Snack Subscriptions Gilly Loco's 'Hot Box' Provides Regular Deliveries of Salsa and Chips By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-and-chips References: [foodandwine](http://www.foodandwine.com/news/gilly-loco-chips-salsa-subscription) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/174865959/gilly-loco-salsa-and-chips-direct-to-your-door) As a producer of small-batch, locally sourced salsa and chips, Gilly Loco is now hoping to launch its own [snack subscription box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-sunset-glow-box) with the help of the [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nustack) community. On a monthly basis, the 'Gilly Loco Hot Box' is set to provide members with a supply of tortilla chips and salsa, with both large and small options available to best suit one's family size or snacking preferences. Although both tortilla chips and pre-made salsa can be found in the aisles of just about any supermarket, Gilly Loco hopes to offer foodies a taste of the preservative-free, non-GMO and 100% natural and authentic Mexican snacks it makes with care out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. To fully realize its vision, Gilly Loco is aiming to raise $15,000 via crowdfunding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Snack Subscription Boxes:** The trend of snack subscription boxes presents an opportunity for Gilly Loco to disrupt the market with its locally sourced, preservative-free, and authentic Mexican snacks. - **Locally Sourced Food:** The trend of consumers seeking locally sourced food opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity for Gilly Loco to position itself as a provider of fresh and authentic Mexican snacks made in Albuquerque, New Mexico. - **Crowdfunding for Food Startups:** The trend of using crowdfunding for food startups offers Gilly Loco an opportunity to raise funds and gain early adopters for its snack subscription box concept. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Subscription Services:** The food subscription services industry can adapt to the trend of snack subscription boxes by incorporating Gilly Loco's authentic Mexican snacks into their offerings. - **Artisanal Food Production:** The artisanal food production industry can embrace the trend of locally sourced food by partnering with Gilly Loco to expand their product range with authentic Mexican snacks. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Crowdfunding platforms can tap into the trend of food startups seeking funding by promoting Gilly Loco's snack subscription box campaign and attracting similar ventures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pickle-Themed Snack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-pickle-box.md) - [Jerky Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jerky-subscription-box.md) - [Gourmet Pretzel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-box-pretzels.md) - [Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-snack-boxes.md) - [Japanese Snack Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-snack-subscription-box.md) - [Pantry-Favorites Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-balanced-company.md) - [Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-snack-box.md) - [Flavor-Packed Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipoys-rolled-tortilla-chips.md) - [Mexican-Inspired Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexicaninspired-meal-kits.md)