# Savory Trail Mixes Lark Ellen Farm's Trail Mix Bags Boast Flavors Like 'Cumin Crunch' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-07-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-mix-bags References: [deliciousliving](http://deliciousliving.com/products-we-love/13-new-products-merge-gourmet-and-healthy#slide-7-field_images-302571) & [lark-ellen.myshopify](https://lark-ellen.myshopify.com/collections/sweet-salty-trail-mix) While most trail mix bags are filled with an assortment of nuts, seeds and dried fruit chunks, Lark Ellen Farm is offering an alternative to this with its [savory trail mix products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuza-trail-mixes). The brand offers flavors like 'Cumin Crunch,' which is made up of a blend of raw almonds, cashews, pepitas, raisins, lime juice and spice. As an alternative to using dried fruit pieces, Lark Ellen Farm also integrates vegetables like kale into its [Chili Lime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popping-breath-mints) and Kale variety. As well as being free from gluten, these alternative trail mixes are friendly to both Paleo and vegetarian consumers. As more consumers acquire a taste for experimental eating, brands are reformatting familiar snacks with remixed [spicy, sweet, salty or savory flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-snack-mixes). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Experimental Eating:** Opportunity for brands to create remixed spicy, sweet, salty, or savory flavors in familiar snacks. - **Savory Trail Mixes:** Opportunity to offer alternative trail mix options with flavors like 'Cumin Crunch' and integrating vegetables like kale. - **Gluten-free Snacking:** Opportunity to cater to gluten-free consumers with alternative trail mixes that are free from gluten. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating new and unique flavors for snacks. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for brands to cater to Paleo and vegetarian consumers with alternative trail mix options. - **Natural and Organic:** Opportunity to offer natural and organic savory trail mixes with ingredients like raw almonds, cashews, pepitas, and kale. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shar.md) - [International Flavor Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-fusions-trail-mixes.md) - [Pickle-Infused Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-inspired-snack.md) - [Wholesome Ingredient Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hike-snacks-trail-mix.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planters-trail-mix.md) - [Crunchy Chickpea Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-granola-crunch-mix.md) - [Crunchy Jerky Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-jerky-trail-mixes.md) - [Summer-Themed Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-grove-trail-mixes.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-nature-snacks-smart-mix.md)