# Multigrain Snack Curls Yukon Curls are Crunchy, Crave-Worthy Snacks Made with Wheat and Barley By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yukon-curls References: [cbc](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-flour-farm-snacks-1.7447856) & [hinterlandflour](https://hinterlandflour.com/products/yukon-curls-bbq?srsltid=AfmBOoo9HWeMF7OzLHxDTN-PKnVu7y0FBfrO2jejN5fqFryMFY06OfHQ)  Snackers are looking for satisfying, crunchy bites made with real, recognizable ingredients that they can feel good about eating, and Yukon Curls are a new multigrain snack on the market made with a blend of wheat and barley. These snack puffs debuted in three classic flavors: BBQ, Salt & Vinegar, and Sour Cream & Onion. Using grains grown on its Yukon farm, Hinterland Flour Mill began creating and selling flour products during the COVID-19 pandemic. Noting that consumers like instant gratification, it branched out into the creation of snacks beyond brownie and pancake mixes and whole-grain flour. Yukon Curls were made possible with the aid of the Agri-Food Innovation Centre—a specialist in helping farmers commercialize new food products—which had never before used wheat and barley to make a puff product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 37% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Farm-to-snack Movement:** The farm-to-snack movement is gaining traction as consumers demand transparency and traceability in their food supply, paving the way for innovative collaborations between farms and snack manufacturers. - **Experimental Snack Flavors:** Consumers' growing interest in adventurous and varied flavor profiles encourages snack producers to experiment with unconventional tastes and cross-cultural combinations. - **Multigrain Alternatives:** As health-conscious snackers seek out alternatives to traditional ingredients, multigrain snacks like wheat and barley puffs provide a nutritious and satisfying option that aligns with dietary preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agriculture and Food Processing:** The integration of agricultural expertise with food processing technologies presents opportunities to create novel snack products directly from farm-grown ingredients. - **Specialty Food Manufacturing:** Specialty food manufacturers can disrupt traditional snack offerings by leveraging unique ingredients and developing products that appeal to the increasingly health-focused consumer base. - **Flavor Innovation and Development:** Emerging flavor innovation and development sectors provide a competitive edge by satisfying consumer demand for distinct, mouthwatering snack experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-corn.md) - [Low-Salt Multigrain Snack Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-multigrain.md) - [Puffed Plant-Based Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-snaps-crunchy-puffs.md) - [Protein-Packed Baked Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronchclub.md) - [Airy Savory Flavor Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-cream-onion-puffcorn.md) - [Puffed Veggie-Packed Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulipuffs.md) - [Cruciferous Snack Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-puffs.md) - [Cup-Style Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idahoan-foods.md) - [Chip-Inspired Corn Snack Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-corn-sour-cream-chive.md)