# Omega-Rich Snack Boxes Starbucks' New Bistro Snack Box Provides a Hearty Helping of Omega-3s By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-07-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-box References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/07/starbucks-adds-new-omega-3-bistro-box.html) & [starbucks](http://www.starbucks.com/menu/food/bistro-boxes/omega-3-bistro-box?foodZone=9999) A smoked wild Alaskan salmon cream cheese spread, edemame hummus and wheat-free crackers are a few of the components that make [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-baked-goods)' newest [Bistro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charbroil-patio-bistro-e2coal) snack box such a great source of [Omega-3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohacking) fatty acids. Although many people make an effort to remove fats from their diet altogether, this kit is a grab-and-go option to ensure that you're consuming all the right kinds of fat on the go. The Bistro snack box may seem small, but a single serving is loaded with about eight grams of protein, plus calcium, iron, as well as Vitamins A and C. Over the last couple of years, consumers have been avidly seeking out food and drink products that are rich in Omega-3s in order to support good cardiovascular health and cognitive development—as a result, the sales of these products has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Omega-3 Enriched Foods:** Creating new food products that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier snack options. - **Grab-and-go Snack Kits:** Developing convenient and pre-packaged snack boxes that provide a nutritious and balanced meal on the go. - **Functional Food Market:** Expanding the functional food industry to offer a wide range of products that promote specific health benefits, such as Omega-3 enrichment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating novel ingredients and packaging concepts into the food and beverage industry to create innovative and healthy snack options. - **Health and Wellness:** Leveraging the growing consumer interest in Omega-3 fatty acids to develop and market supplements, functional foods, and health-conscious products. - **Convenience Retail:** Partnering with brands and offering exclusive grab-and-go snack kits to meet the increasing demand for convenient and healthy food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snackable Smoked Salmon Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lox-in-a-box.md) - [Salmon Protein Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-snack-sticks.md) - [Optimized Brain Performance Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-omega-3-bar.md) - [Fish-Based Snacking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-stackers.md) - [Omega-Rich Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-foods-organic-hummus.md) - [Salmon Superfood Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-superfood-balls.md) - [Omega-Rich Bread Loaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omegamazing.md) - [Omega 3-Infused Wellness Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-little-bar.md) - [Protein-Packed Tuna Snack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-on-the-run.md)