At this year's Natural Products Expo West, Dear North showcased its flavorful range of Salmon Bites.
While this term often refers to small-sized portions of salmon that are meant to be served with dinner, this product is suited to snacking. The Alaska Salmon bites come in a range of unexpected flavors like Wild Alaska Spruce, Spicy Fireweed Honey and Salted Rhubarb & Raspberries. Out of the package, the bite-sized salmon snacks resemble strips of jerky. As an alternative to mainstream beef jerky types, these salmon strips are also branded as rich sources of protein that will satisfy with unconventional flavors.
In line with a rise in health consciousness, meat is being consumed in smaller portions and making the transition from dinner's main course to a staple snack food.
Flavored Salmon Snacks
'Dear North' Makes Snack-Sized Salmon Bites in Wild Flavors
Trend Themes
1. Flavored Salmon Snacks - Opportunity for companies to explore innovative flavors and formats in the salmon snack market.
2. Alternative Jerky Options - Potential for companies to disrupt the beef jerky market with unconventional protein snacks like salmon bites.
3. Snacking Shift - Changing consumer preferences towards snacking creates an opportunity to introduce new snack-sized salmon products.
Industry Implications
1. Healthy Snack Foods - Health-focused food companies can capitalize on the demand for nutritious and flavorful snack options.
2. Seafood and Aquaculture - The seafood industry can explore new ways to market salmon as a convenient and tasty snack.
3. Meat Jerky - Traditional beef jerky brands can innovate by introducing alternative protein snacks like salmon bites.