# Better-for-You Sweet Snack Mixes Naturipe Farms' Bliss Bentos Combine Fruit, Granola, Nuts & More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-snack-mix References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/16270-naturipe-farms-unveils-new-bliss-bentos-snack-packs) & [naturipefarms](https://www.naturipefarms.com) Knowing that consumers are still looking for sweet treats but with a healthy and well-balanced approach to eating, [Naturipe Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturipe-farms) is introducing Bliss Bentos, a line of sweet snack mixes. These compact snack sets can be enjoyed mid-day or for dessert, as they offer a combination of [fresh fruit and granola with nuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-face-foods) or chickpeas. The portable snack trays contain between 200 to 220 calories and they offer better-for-you alternatives to many sweet snacks on the market. The Bliss Bentos are available in varieties like Chocolate Cheer with blueberries, dark chocolate chunk granola clusters and [dark chocolate-covered chickpeas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks), Salty Caramelicious, Berry Lemony and Vanilla Crunch. With this newly unveiled line, Naturipe is rebranding its original snacks line for more cohesion, now calling them Boost Bentos. Image Credit: Naturipe Farms ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Better-for-you Sweet Snack Mixes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to incorporate fresh fruit and granola with nuts or chickpeas in sweet snack mixes. - **Health-conscious Dessert Options:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create alternative dessert options that are both indulgent and better-for-you, satisfying consumers' cravings without compromising on health. - **Rebranding and Cohesion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore rebranding strategies to create better alignment and cohesion within a product line, appealing to consumers' desire for consistency and clarity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health Food Snack Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new snack offerings that cater to the growing demand for healthier, convenient, and portable food options. - **Dessert and Sweets Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop healthier dessert alternatives that provide guilt-free indulgence and satisfy consumers' sweet cravings in a more nutritious way. - **Food Packaging and Branding Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize packaging and branding strategies to create a more cohesive and visually appealing product line, enhancing consumer perception and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snackable Berry Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitist-snack-cups.md) - [Functional Flavorful Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden.md) - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md) - [Balanced Fruity Snack Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-of-sweetness-dried-fruit-tray.md) - [Veggie-Infused Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-orchard-products.md) - [Hybrid Cranberry Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-medley.md) - [Flavorful Nutrient-Dense Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitworths-snacks.md) - [Conveniently Packaged Premium Fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-snack-cups.md) - [Fruit-Infused Oat Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granola-bakes.md)