# Jalapeño-Flavored Snack Mixes Trader Joe’s Stepping It Up Spicy Snack Bar Mix Has a Little Heat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-12-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepping-it-up-spicy-snack-bar-mix References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/stepping-it-up-spicy-snack-bar-mix) This year, you can ditch the sweet snacks in favor of something with a little kick thanks to [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-chili-onion-peanuts) new Stepping It Up Spicy Snack Bar Mix. Trader Joe's new Stepping It Up Spicy Snack Bar Mix puts a savory and salty twist on the brand's original sweet and savory combination. The new remixed snack features a blend of [sweet jalapeño pretzel pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festively-shaped-pretzels), spiced chile almonds, [spicy cheese corn sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chex-mix), and some crispy chile lemon corn nuggets. As Trader Joe's describes the new mix "We find its composition to be rather harmonious, balanced with a variety of flavors, textures, and an enticing level of heat that makes it an ideal companion to a frosty glass of beer." With just the right amount of heat, this new snack is perfect for holiday gatherings. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spicy Snack Mixes:** Capitalizing on the popularity of spicy flavors in snack mixes, there is an opportunity to create innovative combinations that offer a balance of heat and flavor. - **Remixed Snacks:** Remixing traditional snack combinations creates a unique and enticing snacking experience that appeals to consumers looking for something new and exciting. - **Savory-sweet Blends:** Blending savory and sweet flavors in snack mixes offers a harmonious taste experience that satisfies different cravings and caters to a wide range of consumer preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate spicy flavors and remix traditional snack combinations to create exciting new products. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the trend of savory-sweet blends and develop creative snack mix varieties that cater to consumers seeking unique taste experiences. - **Craft Beer:** Craft beer breweries can partner with snack food brands to create beer pairing experiences, leveraging the popularity of spicy snack mixes as the ideal companion to a frosty glass of beer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Onion-Flavored Peanuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-chili-onion-peanuts.md) - [Sweet Heat Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-popcorn.md) - [Magical Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enchanted-jangle.md) - [Maple-Spiced Nut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-spiced-nut-mix.md) - [Tomato-Red Chile Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-crackers.md) - [Streetcorn-Flavored Nut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuts-about-elote-mix.md) - [Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-tempura-seaweed-snack.md) - [Super-Spicy Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-snack-mix.md) - [Candy-Covered Holiday Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingle-jangle-pretzel-twists.md)