# Portable Kale Snacks Gorilly Goods' 'Hillside' Snack Provides a Taste of Seeds and Greens By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-11-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seeds-and-greens References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-gorilly-goods-hillside-pumpkin-seed-kale-mix/) & [gorillygoods](http://www.gorillygoods.com/products/hillside-flatpack) Over the past few years, [superfood items like seeds and greens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites) have come into the spotlight for being extremely nutrient-dense. 'Hillside' is a new snack from Gorilly Goods that makes it easy for consumers to get a flavorful taste of both without having to do any roasting or seasoning themselves. The savory Hillside snack is made with a base of seeds and greens that is enhanced with organic nutritional yeast, as well as organic spices like tamari, onion and organic cayenne. In recent years, seasoned kale chips would have stood out on their own, but now many health-consciouc consumers are looking for [nutritionally balanced snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-nature-snacks-smart-mix) that include a diverse range of beneficial ingredients. Other products from Gorilly Goods include healthy mixes of nuts, goji berries and cacao nibs, as well as pumpkin seeds, hemp and cilantro. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 4% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Superfood Snacking:** The rise of nutrient-dense snacks, like Gorilly Goods' Hillside, cater to health-conscious consumers seeking convenient and flavorful ways to incorporate superfoods into their diets. - **Diverse Ingredient Combinations:** Consumers are increasingly drawn to snacks that offer a variety of beneficial ingredients, creating opportunities for innovative combinations such as seeds, greens, spices, and nutritional yeast. - **Healthy Convenience:** There is a growing demand for snacks that are not only healthy but also convenient, giving rise to portable, pre-seasoned options like Gorilly Goods' Hillside snack. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health Food:** The health food industry can capitalize on the trend of nutrient-dense snacks by creating innovative products that feature superfoods and unique flavor combinations. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can respond to consumer demand for diverse and convenient snacks by developing innovative and nutritious options, similar to Gorilly Goods' Hillside. - **Superfood Ingredients:** The superfood ingredients industry has an opportunity to collaborate with snack producers to provide unique and nutrient-rich ingredients for innovative snacks like Gorilly Goods' Hillside. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Umami Superfood Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-bites.md) - [Seed-Based Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superseed-snack-clusters.md) - [Savory Superfood Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-seed-organic-granola.md) - [Globally Inspired Better-For-You Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globally-inspired-betterforyou-snack.md) - [Functional Flavorful Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips.md) - [Nutritious Snack Bar Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-snacks-3.md) - [Gently Dehydrated Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rich-nuts.md) - [Crunchy Superfood-Infused Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-alternatives-for-snacking.md)