# Fiber-Rich Frozen Side Dishes Veggie Rings are Made with Non-GMO Vegetable Ingredients By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-rings References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-veggie-rings-joins-the-farmwise-frozen-product-line/) & [eatveggiefries](http://www.eatveggiefries.com/) Onion rings are an unhealthy side to enjoy with a burger, but the Veggie Rings are a newly created [frozen food option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-giant-product) that are a far healthier side dish to enjoy. Coming in a Cauliflower, White Bean & Onion flavor, the rings are [lightly breaded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-birds-nests), contain only non-GMO ingredients and contain two servings of vegetables for every 10 rings. They are also a great source of fiber, contain four grams of protein per serving, are rich in vitamin C and are vegan. The Veggie Rings are also free of the top eight allergens that includes wheat/gluten, dairy, soy and nuts to make them a suitable side dish to enjoy by those who require restrictions on the kinds of foods they can eat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Healthy Frozen Side Dishes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more frozen side dishes that are healthier alternatives to traditional options. - **Non-gmo Food Options:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of frozen foods that are made with non-GMO ingredients to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier food choices. - **Allergen-free Frozen Foods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce a range of frozen food products that are free from common allergens, catering to individuals with dietary restrictions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Frozen Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce more nutritious and allergen-free frozen side dishes to tap into the growing consumer interest in healthier eating options. - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative manufacturing processes and techniques to produce frozen food options that are healthier and meet specific dietary restrictions. - **Health Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with frozen food manufacturers to create a wider range of healthier, non-GMO, and allergen-free options for health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Veggie-Packed Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-praegers-sensible-foods.md) - [Delectable Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delectable-veggie-burgers.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips.md) - [Fried Food Duos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-n-rings.md) - [Tangy Onion Ring Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-cream-onion-flavored-rings.md) - [Beer Battered Onion Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-beer-battered-onion-rings.md) - [Cauliflower-Crusted Mozzarella Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-style-sticks.md) - [Plant-Based Onion Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-onion-flowers.md)