# Slow-Release Energy Bars The Tribe Infinity Bars are Infused with Buckwheat and Scottish Oats By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribe-bars References: [conveniencestore](https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/vegan-and-gluten-free-bars-offer-energy-and-protein/567016.article) & [wearetribe.co](https://wearetribe.co) The snack bar market is expanding exponentially as consumers seek out [convenient ways to stay fueled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quantum-energy-squares) throughout their day, which is seeing new options like the Tribe Infinity Bars be introduced The bars come in two flavors including 'Choc Salt Carmel' and 'Peanut Butter + Banana,' which are both infused with Scottish oats, Ethiopian teff and buckwheat. These ingredients were chosen for their [slow release capability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gryp-protein-bar) that will help the consumer to maintain enhanced energy levels for far longer after they have finished the bar. The Tribe Infinity Bars have a [vegan-friendly ingredient list](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-nutrition-bar) that is also free from gluten to make them suitable for consumers who are practicing alternative diets for health or weight loss purposes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Exponential Growth in Snack Bar Market:** The expanding snack bar market presents opportunities for innovative product variations and flavors. - **Demand for Convenient and Healthy Fueled Snacks:** Consumers seek convenient snack options that provide sustained energy, creating opportunities for slow-release energy bars. - **Rise of Vegan and Gluten-free Snack Options:** The growing popularity of vegan and gluten-free diets fuels the demand for snack bars that cater to these dietary preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Bar Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturers can tap into the expanding snack bar market by developing innovative and unique product variations. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The demand for convenient and healthy snacks creates opportunities for product development and partnerships in the food and beverage industry. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The rise of vegan and gluten-free diets drives the need for health-focused snacks, leading to potential partnerships and product innovation in the health and wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regenerative Oat Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribe-x-wildfarmed-flapjacks.md) - [High-Protein Low-Sugar Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-high-protein-bars.md) - [All-Day Snacking Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-source-foods.md) - [Gut-Supporting Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biome-bars.md) - [Athlete-Fueling Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-oat-bar.md) - [Fiber-Rich Cereal Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpen-oat-blends.md) - [Grain-Powered Energy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-grains-energy-bars.md) - [Nutritionally Informed Vegan Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulsin-protein-and-brownie-bars.md) - [Energy-Boosting Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soreen-lift-bars.md)