# Smoothie-Inspired Snack Bites CaPao's Cacao-Fruit Smoothie Balls are Easy to Eat on the Go By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-balls References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2019/with-dirt-kitchen-capao-mondelez-tests-new-launch-strategies) & [capaofruit](https://capaofruit.com/products/#cacao-fruit-balls) CaPao makes a variety of cacao-based snack products, including Cacao-Fruit Smoothie Balls that offer a convenient alternative to enjoying a liquid refreshment on the go. The solid snacks are packed with fiber, protein and vitamins from entirely plant-based sources like nuts and seeds. The crunchy snack bites are free from refined sugar, palm oil, gluten, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives, offering a nourishing way for busy consumers to fuel up on the go. The handheld, mess-free Cacao-Fruit Smoothie Balls made by CaPao are individually wrapped in recyclable packaging, offering an alternative to not just bottled smoothies but also smoothie bowls that must be eaten with a spoon. Late last year, [Mondelēz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-snack-bites) introduced an innovation hub called [SnackFutures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capao-quinoa-squares) and CaPao's snack line is now being tested as part of this venture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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's Driving This Trend - **Cacao-based Snack Products:** There is an opportunity to develop innovative and healthy snack products using cacao as the main ingredient. - **Convenient On-the-go Snacks:** Creating easy-to-eat and mess-free snacks that provide nutrition and can be consumed while on the move is an area of potential disruptive innovation. - **Plant-based and Nutrient-rich Snacks:** The demand for snacks made from plant-based sources like nuts and seeds, packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins, presents an opportunity for creating nutritious alternatives to traditional snacks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of cacao-based snack products by developing and marketing innovative and healthy snack options. - **Packaging:** Innovations in recyclable and convenient packaging solutions for on-the-go snacks like individual wrappers for mess-free consumption can disrupt the packaging industry. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore the potential of plant-based, nutrient-rich snacks, catering to the growing demand for healthier snacking options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Forward Energy Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-protein-ball-co-ballsy-by-nature.md) - [Convenient Nutritional Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotts-protein.md) - [Better-for-You Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-balls.md) - [Sweet-Inspired Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frooze-balls-1.md) - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md) - [Superfood Baobab Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baobab-bites.md) - [Free-From Fruit Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulpito.md) - [Grab-and-Go Plant-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-protein-ball-co-multipack.md) - [Crunchy Superfruit Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-superfruit-bites.md)