# Gut-Positive Salad Bowls Bonuelle's Wellness Bowls Feature Collagen and Apple Cider Vinegar By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-03-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-bowls References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4777-new-products-from-natural-products-expo-west) & [bonduellefoods](https://bonduellefoods.com/product-category/bowls/wellness-bowls/)  Real radiance begins long before any product touches skin—it's built from within through nutrients, many of which are packed into Bonuelle's new Wellness Bowls. These functional, [gut-positive bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-greens-blend) are packed with antioxidants and vibrant ingredients to boost health and beauty from the inside out. The skin-caring Mango Almond Wellness Bowl with [collagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-cafe) builds on a base of kale, carrots and red cabbage with almonds, dried mango, black lentils and [raspberry yogurt dressing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greek-glow-bowl). The two other Wellness Bowls both spotlight apple cider vinegar in vinaigrettes with fuji apple, and similarly combine benefit-packed kale, cabbage, carrots and nuts in chef-inspired combinations to provide wholesome, plant-forward nourishment at any time of the day. For ease of eating on the go, these salads include their own fork. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 66% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Beauty Foods:** Rising consumer interest in ingestible beauty is driving meals formulated with collagen, antioxidants and skin-nourishing nutrients that blur lines between food and cosmetic benefit. - **Gut-positive Convenience Meals:** Products that combine probiotic- and prebiotic-friendly ingredients with ready-to-eat convenience are creating new expectations for on-the-go gut health support. - **Ingredient-forward Vinaigrettes:** Dressings spotlighting functional ingredients like apple cider vinegar are shifting condiments toward measurable wellness claims and flavor-centric functionalization. ### Where This Applies - **Packaged Salad Retail:** Premium refrigerated salads incorporating functional additives and single-serve utensils are redefining grab-and-go fresh categories around wellness storytelling. - **Foodservice and Quick Casual:** Cafés and quick-casual operators featuring chef-inspired, nutrient-forward bowls signal a move toward menu items that prioritize both taste and measurable health benefits. - **Nutraceutical and Beauty Foods:** Brands combining supplement-grade ingredients like collagen with everyday foods point to convergence between nutraceuticals and mainstream food manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated Protein-Focused Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-wave.md) - [Recovery Soup Stalls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-soup-shop.md) - [Vibrant Nutrition Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-juicery-x-cymbiotika.md) - [Bone Broth Concentrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-broth-concentrates.md) - [Wellness Brand Store Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heal-wellness-1.md) - [Health-Oriented Fast-Casual Dining Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastcasual-dining.md) - [Fresh Fall Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crisp-green.md) - [Protein Smoothie Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-smoothie-bowls.md) - [Fiber-Focused Cereal Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raisin-bran-uses.md)