At the upcoming Winter Fancy Food Show, Unisoy Foods will be launching a small-scale version of its Vegan Jerky range, which includes a trio of vibrant, plant-based flavors. The miniature one-ounce packages are packed with satisfying Spicy, Teriyaki and Black Pepper flavors, but with greater portability and portion control in mind.
While there are many plant-based vegan jerky products launched on the market with a variety of meat alternatives, these strips are made with textured vegetable protein as the first ingredient.
As well as becoming increasingly disinterested in animal products in general, many health-conscious consumers group meat-based jerky into the "junk food" category and find it unfavorable for its high sodium contents—even if the meat snacks are branded as a portable, high-protein snack.
Soy Protein Strips
Unisoy Foods' Vegan Jerky is Launching in Small-Scale Snack Packs
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Snacks - Developing more plant-based snack options using textured vegetable protein as a key ingredient can provide healthier alternatives.
2. Miniature Packaging - Designing snack packs for portability and portion control can disrupt traditional packaging options.
3. Healthier Jerky - Creating low-sodium jerky options can appeal to health-conscious consumers who traditionally avoid this high-protein snack due to its unhealthy reputation.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing - Innovating the development of plant-based snacks can lead to more market opportunities for food manufacturing companies.
2. Packaging - Disrupting traditional snack packaging with more innovative, portable and eco-friendly options can attract more customers.
3. Health and Wellness - Partnering with health and wellness companies can lead to more opportunities in creating healthier snack options for consumers.