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# Kid-Friendly Veggie Bars
The Clif Kid Organic ZBARS Offer Healthy Fruit and Vegetable Ingredients

By M | Published 2016-08-17 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-bars
References: [clifbar](http://www.clifbar.com/products/clif-kid/zbar-fruit-veggie)

With protein bars being mainly targeted towards adults living on-the-go and athletic lifestyles, [Clif Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clif-bar-cookies-crme) has introduced a [kid-friendly version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refrigerated-protein-bars) called the Clif Kid ZBAR Fruit & Veggie that supports the functional growth of small bodies with fruit and veggie bars suited to their lifestyles. The bars are designed and targeted specifically to growing children with a mix of minerals, vitamins, fruits and green powders to help ensure kids are having the appropriate servings.

The Clif Kid ZBAR Fruit & Veggie is specially made to include both fruits and vegetables in powdered and concentrated forms, along with whole grain oats to provide energy, healthy nutrients and a small protein intake. The reduced amount of protein coupled with high produce-based ingredients is tailored specifically to the recommended intake for children.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Functional Growth:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more products tailored to the functional growth of children with a mix of minerals, vitamins, fruits, and vegetables.
- **Produce-based Ingredients:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new food and beverage products that utilize high amounts of produce-based ingredients to cater to the health-conscious market.
- **Kid-friendly Protein Bars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design protein bars specifically made for kids, using reduced amounts of protein and incorporating fruit and vegetable flavors to appeal to younger taste buds.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Health Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new health food products focused on incorporating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to cater to consumers seeking nutritious and convenient options.
- **Children's Nutrition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative children's nutrition products that provide the recommended intake of minerals, vitamins, fruits, and vegetables in a fun and appealing way.
- **Functional Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create functional snacks that support the growth and development of children through the inclusion of functional ingredients like minerals, vitamins, fruits, and vegetables.

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