# Fiber-Rich Vegan Chocolate Snacks The New Peakz Chocolate Flavors are Satisfying By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-chocolate-snack References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/peakz-adds-three-new-flavours-to-range-of-vegan-chocolate-snacks/) & [peakz](http://www.peakz.co.uk) The new Peakz vegan chocolate snack flavors have been announced by the brand as a [lower-sugar option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-thingz) for consumers who are looking for a permissible way to indulge their sweet tooth. The new flavors includes the Berry Chocolate, Mint Chocolate and Hazelnut Chocolate varieties, which are all 15% lower in sugar content than previous options to make them an even healthier option. The treats also maintain an ingredient profile that is free from palm oil, additives and coloring to make it suitable for consumers seeking to only consume [free-from foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bites). The Peakz vegan chocolate snacks come as one of a growing number of healthier snack products as consumers demand products that satisfy their tastes, but not at the expense of their health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegan Chocolate Snacks:** The trend of lower-sugar vegan chocolate snacks is disrupting the traditional high-sugar chocolate industry and creating opportunities for plant-based ingredient suppliers. - **Healthier Snack Options:** The trend towards healthier snack options is disrupting the traditional junk food industry and creating opportunities for companies to innovate and create healthier alternatives. - **Free-from Food Products:** The trend of free-from food products is disrupting the traditional packaged food industry and creating opportunities for innovative brands to cater to consumers with dietary restrictions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Chocolate Industry:** The chocolate industry can benefit from investing in lower-sugar and vegan chocolate alternatives to cater to the growing demand for healthier options. - **Snack Industry:** The snack industry can benefit from developing and offering a wider range of healthier snack options to meet the growing consumer demand for these products. - **Packaged Food Industry:** The packaged food industry can benefit from investing in and creating innovative free-from food products to meet the evolving dietary needs of their consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Sugar Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-milk-chocolate-toffee-almond-sea-salt-snaps.md) - [Organic Fruit-Sweetened Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-chocolate.md) - [Health-Conscious Gen Z Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-pepper-chocolate.md) - [Non-Glycemic Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-snacks.md) - [Satiating Dark Chocolate-Covered Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks.md) - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md) - [Low-Sugar Nutty Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behonest-chocolate-products.md) - [Keto-Friendly Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-caramel-crunch.md) - [Low-Sugar Crunch Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-bar.md)