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Artisan Meat Markets

Custodio's Meats and Eats in Toronto Offers Gourmet Carnivore Snacks

— August 7, 2014 — Lifestyle
Custodio's Meats and Eats is a boutique butcher shop located in Toronto's up-and-coming Roncesvalles neighbourhood. The shop is focused on quality meat products and artisan carnivore snacks that range from bacon maple tarts to fresh truffle sausages that are infused with roasted garlic and herb ingredients.

This meat-lover's paradise is not only known for its fresh meats and prepped food products but also for its artisanal pantry staples. Custodio's Meats and Eats pairs "ethically butchered meats with lovingly made comfort dishes like roasted chicken potpie and double-smoked mac and cheese."

The food retailer offers 65 prepared meals in its oversized fridges and has become a neighbourhood hotspot for foodies with an appreciation for classic carnivore dishes and quality meat products.
Trend Themes
1. Ethical Butcher Shops - The trend of boutique butcher shops that focus on ethically sourced meats and artisanal products present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food industry.
2. Artisan Pantry Staples - The rise of butcher shops offering artisanal pantry staples alongside their meat products opens up possibilities for disruptiive innovation in the specialty food industry.
3. Prepared Meals on Demand - The growing demand for convenient and high-quality prepped meals from boutique butcher shops creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the meal delivery industry.
Industry Implications
1. Food Retail - The food retail industry can capitalize on the trend of boutique butcher shops by incorporating ethically sourced meats and artisanal products into their offerings.
2. Specialty Foods - The specialty food industry can take advantage of the rise of butcher shops offering artisanal pantry staples by expanding their product lines to include high-quality, unique ingredients.
3. Meal Delivery - The meal delivery industry can tap into the growing demand for convenient and high-quality prepped meals from boutique butcher shops by offering customized meal plans featuring these products.
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