Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. created just 15,000 bags of its limited-edition meat-free jerky in a Sweet & Sour Pineapple flavor. As such, each bag is labeled with a number so that fans know they have gotten their hands on an ultra-exclusive snack.
The small-batch plant-based jerky is made with a base of textured whole bean soy that is enhanced with the flavors of 100% natural pineapple juice, all-natural ketchup, plus onion and garlic powder. For a unique meal enhancement, Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. suggests "adding Pineapple Sweet & Sour to your Chinese take-out for an easy way to give noodles some kick."
A number of plant-powered snack brands are reclaiming the word "jerky" by creating meatless dried snacks with everything from eggplants, bananas and watermelon to mushrooms and coconut.
Pineapple Jerky Snacks
Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. Makes a Sweet and Sour Meat-Free Jerky
Trend Themes
1. Plant-powered Snacks - The trend of creating meatless dried snacks using various plant-based ingredients offers an opportunity for innovation in the snack industry.
2. Limited-edition Products - The concept of producing limited-edition snacks with numbered labels presents an opportunity for creating a sense of exclusivity in the food industry.
3. Sweet & Sour Flavors - The popularity of sweet and sour flavors, like the Pineapple Sweet & Sour jerky, provides an opportunity for incorporating unique taste profiles in vegan snacks.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food - The plant-based food industry can explore innovative ways to create meatless snacks using a variety of plant ingredients.
2. Snack Foods - The snack food industry can capitalize on the trend of limited-edition products to create unique offerings that cater to consumers' desire for exclusive snacks.
3. Flavor Enhancers - Flavor enhancer manufacturers can explore the demand for sweet and sour flavors in the market and develop products that cater to this taste preference.