# Spicy Convenience Store Snacks This Casey's Spicy Snack Range Was Developed with Lola's Hot Sauce By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-02-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-snack-range References: [csnews](https://www.csnews.com/caseys-spices-its-snacks-category) & [caseys](https://www.caseys.com)  The [Casey's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-crispy-chicken-sandwich) spicy snack range is being launched by the brand thanks to a partnership with Lola's Fine Hot Sauce that will offer patrons with a piquant way to satisfy their hunger. The snacks come in three options to choose from including Casey's [Zesty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-nut-snack) Jalapeño Cashews, Casey's Zesty Jalapeño Peanuts and Casey's Zesty Jalapeño Pretzels, which have all been infused with Lola's signature hot sauce flavor. The products will be rolling out at more than 2,400 locations in 16 states. Chief Merchandising Officer Tom Brennan commented on the new Casey's spicy snack range saying, "We are excited to introduce these new, tasty snacks with Lola's unique flavor into our Casey's snack offering across our over 2,400 stores. Our guests expect convenient, delicious options at a great price when they stop at their local Casey's. By partnering with Lola's, we're able to deliver on that promise while supporting another business in our community." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Spicy Snack Innovations:** There is room for innovation as food companies collaborate with hot sauce brands and experiment with different spicy flavors for snack options. - **Convenient Snacking for Patrons:** There are opportunities for businesses to tap into the convenience store market and offer quick, on-the-go spicy snack options for patrons. - **Flavor-infused Snack Products:** Food brands can create unique snack products by infusing flavors of popular sauces, condiments, and spices into their products to attract consumers who prefer spicy snacks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can capitalize on consumer demand for spicy snack options by adding innovative products to their portfolios. - **Hot Sauce Industry:** Collaboration opportunities exist for hot sauce brands to partner with food industry giants to create unique, signature spicy snacks. - **Convenience Store Industry:** Convenience store chains can leverage the demand for spicy snacks and collaborate with snack manufacturers to introduce a wider range of products for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zesty Hot Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-nut-snack.md) - [Spiced Collaboration Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snak-club-x-hot-ones.md) - [Grab-and-Go Spicy Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccoys-hot-n-spicy-snack-chips.md) - [Fiery Flavorsome Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-fine-hot-sauce.md) - [Appetizer-Inspired Pizza Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-popper-pizza.md) - [Super-Spicy Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-snack-mix.md) - [Hot Sauce Snack Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacobs-snacks.md) - [Chili Pepper Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Premium Retailer Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caseys-sandwiches.md)