# Panda-Themed Granola Bars Sunbelt Bakery Adds New Kid-Oriented Panda Granola Bars to Its Lineup By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbelt-bakery References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/20763-mckee-foods-launches-new-chewy-granola-bar) & [mckeefoods](https://www.mckeefoods.com/www)  [McKee Foods Corp.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-chewy-granola-bars), an American company specializing in baked goods, has expanded its [Sunbelt Bakery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-chewy-granola-bars) brand with the launch of an all-new product: [Panda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-panda-pretzel) Granola bars. The new extra chewy bars are made with whole grains, chocolate and white chocolate chips (hence the name Panda), and corn syrup. In addition, Panda Granola bars are entirely free of preservatives and have been created to offer families a healthy snack option that can be easily packed into kids' lunches. Currently, the new bars are being offered by Sunbelt Bakery in a family pack size only, which includes eight individual bars, with a suggested retail price of $2.79. “Sunbelt Bakery is all about bringing new ideas, unexpected flavors and more tasty fun at an affordable price to the granola category. What’s more fun than pandas?” said Tara Wiese, Sunbelt Bakery brand manager. Image Credit: Mckee Food Groups ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Healthy Snacks:** McKee Foods Corp. introduces Panda Granola bars to cater to the growing demand for healthy snacks. - **Kid-oriented Snacks:** Sunbelt Bakery's new Panda Granola bars have been created to offer families a healthy snack option that can be easily packed into kids' lunches. - **Creative Flavor Combinations:** The new Panda Granola bars made by Sunbelt Bakery offer unexpected flavors, catering to consumers who crave novel tastes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can innovate and expand their product offerings by creating healthier options for snacks that appeal to children and adults alike. - **Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG):** CPG companies can capitalize on the trend of healthy snacks by introducing new products with unique flavor combinations and suitable packaging, such as Sunbelt Bakery's Panda Granola bars. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer a greater variety of healthy snack options, including Sunbelt Bakery's new Panda Granola bars, to satisfy the growing demand for convenient and nutritious snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Panda-Themed Granola Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-chewy-granola-bars.md) - [Baked Good-Flavored Granola Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-chewy-granola-bars.md) - [Chocolate-Filled Pretzel Pandas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-panda-pretzel.md) - [Kid-Friendly Soft-Baked Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kind-kids-range.md) - [Asian Cuisine-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-and-comparts.md) - [Convenient Kids Breakfast Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodiak-cakes-1.md) - [Cereal-Made Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-puffs-soft-baked-oat-bars.md) - [Smart Snacking Bakery Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-bakery-snack-bars.md) - [Grain-Free Granola Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-wishes-granola-bars.md)