# Sugar-Free Caramel Treats The Sugar Free Cocomels Caramels Come in Two Flavor Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-17 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-free-cocomels-caramels References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/chocolate-spotlight-cocomels-adds-new-sugar-free-coconut-milk-caramels-to-line-up/) & [cocomels](http://www.cocomels.com) The Sugar Free [Cocomels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-squares) Caramels have been announced by the brand as its latest product that is targeted towards the [low and no-sugar market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stockleys-sugarfree-candies) as more consumers ascribe to this lifestyle. The treats come in Original and [Sea Salt flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanders-white-chocolate-sea-salt-caramels), and are both Keto-friendly and free from alcohol sugars as well as conventional sugars to make them a health-conscious option to indulge in. The candies are sweetened with allulose and have been specially formulated to have a flavor that is as close to sugar as possible. Chief Candyman and Cocomels Founder JJ Rademaekers spoke on the new Sugar Free Cocomels Caramels saying, "My goal wasn't just to develop a great tasting sugar free option. It was to create sugar free Cocomels that taste as close to our traditional version as possible. I truly believe we blew our benchmarks out of the water and developed an outstanding product that all candy lovers will enjoy." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sugar-free Treats:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market more alternatives to traditional sugary treats that are also health-conscious. - **Low-sugar Market:** Innovative products such as sugar-free treats and desserts can capitalize on the growing demand among consumers to reduce their sugar intake and pursue healthier lifestyles. - **Keto-friendly Foods:** An opportunity for companies to create more keto-friendly snacks and desserts that appeal to consumers who follow low-carb and low-sugar lifestyles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Confectionery:** There is an opportunity for companies to create healthier confectionery products without traditional sugars and alcohol sugars. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of sugar-free and low sugar products by formulation and marketing of such products. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The fitness and wellness industry can collaborate with the food and beverage industry to provide innovative keto-friendly, low sugar and sugar-free snacks and drinks for their health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salted Coconut Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-squares.md) - [Low-Sugar Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-sugar-caramels.md) - [Artisan Low-Sugar Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-sugar-added-salted-caramels.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Caramel Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylk-chocolate-aloha-caramel.md) - [Dairy-Free Crispy Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bites1.md) - [Zero-Sugar Caramel Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zevia-salted-caramel-soda.md) - [Sugar-Free Caramel Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-free-caramelicious.md) - [Coated Alt Milk Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocomels-caramel-bites.md) - [Calorie-Free Gourmet Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-free-coconut.md)