# Health-Centric Convenience Store Displays 7-Eleven is Spotlighting Better-for-You 'Sips & Snacks' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-05-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sips-and-snacks References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sips--snacks-that-love-you-back-300850879.html) & [7-eleven](https://www.7-eleven.com/) Los Angeles is known as a health food mecca and 7-Eleven is highlighting [better-for-you](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterforyou-snack-campaign) 'Sips & Snacks' at more than 100 locations in this area. 7-Eleven hand-picked up-and-coming companies that it sees "doing food and drinks differently" and will be spotlighting these innovative products in-store. While some of 7-Eleven's 'Sips and Snacks That Love You Back' are [keto, paleo, vegan and organic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globally-inspired-betterforyou-snack), others are high in protein, low-glycemic, [free from gluten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cvs-well-market-snacks), cold-pressed and nutrient-dense. These carefully curated products for health-conscious snackers also include special selections for a wide range of people, including those who are looking for functional fuel or simply something to fit their alternative diet. Some of the emerging brands and products that 7-Eleven is spotlighting include Kabaki Kenyan Purple Tea, Fishpeople Jerky, Shroom Crisps and BrainJuice, among many others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 90% | 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 - **Convenience Store Health Foods:** The trend of convenience stores offering healthier food options creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the traditional convenience store industry. - **Curated Health Snacks:** The practice of curating healthier snack options for health-conscious consumers provides an opening for disruptive innovation in the snack food industry. - **Alternative Diet Products:** The rising demand for products that cater to alternative diets presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food and beverage industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Convenience Store:** The convenience store industry can explore the development of health-centric displays and better-for-you products to cater to changing consumer preferences. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the trend of offering curated health snacks to tap into the growing market of health-conscious consumers. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can innovate by creating products that cater to specialized diets, such as keto, paleo, vegan, and gluten-free, to meet the diverse needs of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifestyle-Conscious Food Product Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-snacks-and-drinks.md) - [Ethical Neighborhood Convenience Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterforyou-store.md) - [Convenience Retailer Private Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-private-label-products.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-menu-items.md) - [Convenience Store-Branded Beverage Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusion-energy.md) - [QSR Convenience Store Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energii-bites.md) - [Celebratory Convenience Market Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-food-items.md) - [Health-Focused Wholesaler Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-sweets-healthier-range.md) - [Time-Stamped Dietary Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycleme-7eleven-limited.md)