# Twisted Snack Presses The Soft Pretzel Factory Makes Fresh Warm Treats By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-11-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-pretzel-factory References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2012/11/16/soft-pretzel-factory-2/64855) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QSI670/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Enjoy the comfort and warmth that comes from making your own freshly baked pretzels using the Soft Pretzel Factory. Fun for the whole family, this pretzel-maker is an easy way to create your own [oversized baked treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucket-of-bites) that are both healthy and delicious. The next time you are watching a sports game, forego the calorie overloaded nacho platter and sink your teeth into a [savory pretzel snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-pretzel-snackers). Kids will love these too, and because they are hand-held, children can grab one and go play in the yard with their warm treat. The Soft Pretzel Factory has 3D pretzel-shaped molds built into it and bakes the dough to golden perfection. Once they are done, you can add salt and dip your pretzels in mustard or enjoy them plain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Home Baking:** The trend of home baking offers an opportunity for individuals to make their own fresh baked goods, like pretzels, using convenient pretzel-making machines. - **Healthier Snacking:** The demand for healthier snack options presents an opportunity for pretzel-makers like the Soft Pretzel Factory that allow individuals to enjoy guilt-free treats at home. - **Interactive Food Preparation:** The rise of interactive cooking experiences provides an opening for pretzel-making machines that offer a fun and engaging way for families to create their own warm pretzel snacks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baking Equipment:** The baking equipment industry can tap into the demand for home baking machines like the Soft Pretzel Factory that make it easy for individuals to create fresh pretzels at home. - **Healthy Snack Food:** The healthy snack food industry has the opportunity to offer consumers a variety of guilt-free options, such as freshly baked pretzels made with machines like the Soft Pretzel Factory. - **Food Entertainment:** The food entertainment industry can capitalize on the interactive aspect of pretzel-making machines, providing families with a fun and engaging cooking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heat-and-Eat Soft Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpretzel-soft-pretzels.md) - [Frozen Artisan Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-soft-pretzels.md) - [Gourmet Pretzel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-box-pretzels.md) - [Cheese-Stuffed Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combos-pizzeria-baked-pretzel.md) - [Philly-Style Pretzel Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-pizza.md) - [Puffy Pretzel-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffzels-puffed-snacks.md) - [Protein-Rich Frozen Pretzel Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-soft-pretzels.md) - [Dippable Pretzel Pizza Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-pizza-pretzel-bites.md) - [Better-for-You Pretzel Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-brea-bakery-soft-pretzel.md)