# Popcorn-Packed Trail Mixes Angie's Boomchickapop Now Makes Snacks with Trail Mix and Popcorn By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-mix-and-popcorn References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4063-conagra-brands-innovation) & [boomchickapop](https://boomchickapop.com/trailmix/) [Angie's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-drizzled-kettle-corn) Boomchickapop, which is known for its whole-grain, gluten-free and non-GMO popcorn snacks, is now venturing into the creation of snacks that combine trail mix and popcorn. The snack brand's indulgent new [gluten-free trail mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hike-snacks-trail-mix) are offered in both sweet and savory varieties like Tropical, Mountain, Tex Mex and Sea Salt Caramel. While the indulgent Sea Salt Caramel Trail Mix will appeal to those with a sweet tooth thanks to its sweet and salty combination of chocolate chunks, popcorn, roasted nuts and gluten-free pretzels, the Tex Mex Trail Mix blends ingredients like toasted peanuts and [chile-lime corn nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-lime-popcorn-snack). No matter one's preferred trail mix and popcorn flavor, the new Angie's Boomchickapop snacks provide real, simple snack options that provide somewhere in the range of 130 to 160 calories per serving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Popcorn-trail Mix Combination:** There is an opportunity for creating innovative snacks by combining popcorn and trail mix ingredients, appealing to both sweet and savory flavor preferences. - **Indulgent Gluten-free Trail Mixes:** The market for gluten-free snack alternatives can be disrupted by offering indulgent trail mixes that cater to various taste preferences. - **Real, Simple Snack Options:** Consumers are seeking convenient and healthier snack choices that provide low-calorie options, creating a potential market for real and simple snack offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Manufacturing:** The snack food manufacturing industry should consider incorporating popcorn and trail mix combinations into their product lines, offering innovative and diverse snack options. - **Gluten-free Food Market:** The gluten-free food market can capitalize on the demand for indulgent and flavorful trail mixes that cater to individuals with gluten sensitivities. - **Healthy Snack Industry:** Entrepreneurs can disrupt the healthy snack industry by providing real, simple snack options that are low in calories but still satisfying and delicious. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-trail-mixes.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planters-trail-mix.md) - [Chili-Lime Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcornopolis-takis-fuego.md) - [Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-line.md) - [Savory Prepackaged Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-proper-snacks-propercorn.md) - [Sparkling Kettle Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-salty-kettle-corn.md) - [Nostalgic Ready-to-Eat Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-secret-readytoeat-popcorn.md) - [Peanut Butter-Coated Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-caramel-coated-popcorn.md) - [Better-for-You Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-popcorn.md)