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# Organic Trail Mix Bars
The CLIF Trail Mix Bars Offer a Gluten-Free Source of Protein

By M | Published 2016-08-18 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-mix-bar
References: [clifbar](http://www.clifbar.com/products/organic-trail-mix-bar/dark-chocolate)

For consumers with [gluten-free diets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkless-protein-bars) seeing a healthy protein bar to carry them through between meals, the [Clif](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clif-thins) Organic Trail Mix Bar provides delicious, tasty and fibre-rich bar that is ideal for enjoying on-the-go before and after activities.

The Organic Trail Mix Bars are an amalgamation of [nuts, seeds and fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hike-snacks-trail-mix) to provide a snack that is both savory and sweet -- as well as filling. The bars contain fully organic ingredients that are simple, natural and unprocessed including almonds, dark chocolates, soybeans, rice crisps and more bound together using a tapioca syrup. The ingredients provide a natural dose of fibre and carbohydrates to keep the body fuelled and energize without using gluten-based products. The flavors range from sweet and savory offering combinations such as dark chocolate sea salt and cherry almond.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 29% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Gluten-free Protein Bars:** Opportunity to create innovative, gluten-free protein bars that cater to consumers with dietary restrictions.
- **Organic Snack Bars:** Opportunity to develop organic snack bars made from natural, unprocessed ingredients for health-conscious consumers.
- **On-the-go Nutrition:** Opportunity to create convenient, portable nutrition options for consumers who need a quick and healthy snack.

### Where This Applies

- **Health Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the health food industry to create nutritious and flavorful snack options.
- **Gluten-free Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the gluten-free product industry to develop protein bars that are gluten-free and delicious.
- **Sports Nutrition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the sports nutrition industry to create protein bars with natural ingredients for pre and post-workout fueling.

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