# Artisan Meat Offering carnivores elevated service, meat retailers enhance the buying process. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Apr 23, 2015 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/artisan-meat-offering ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.4/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Artisan Meat trend? **Artisan Meat:** Moving away from typically rustic deli establishments, meat services are turning to sophisticated aesthetics and customized services to add intrigue. Recognizing the growing desire for elevated food experiences, meat retailers are offering intimate shopping experiences and tailored services to help add an element of sophistication to typically mundane buying experiences. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 26, 2015 to Aug 30, 2016 - Published: Apr 23, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Artisan Meat trend ### Sophisticated Aesthetics Artisan meat services are turning to sophisticated aesthetics and customized services to add intrigue. ### DIY Gourmet As foodie culture continues to grow, a budget-wise segment of consumers are looking to DIY their own meals to save money. ### Convenient Subscription Services Subscription services for monthly meat deliveries offers a convenient solution for families to receive fresh artisan meats at their doorsteps. ## What the Artisan Meat trend means for industry ### For Meat Retail Meat retailers are offering intimate shopping experiences and tailored services to help add an element of sophistication to typically mundane buying experiences. ### For DIY Meal Kits As more consumers look to DIY their own meals, innovations in DIY meal kits offer opportunities for the creation of gourmet, cost-effective meals. ### For Subscription Services The rise in popularity of convenient subscription services offers an innovative solution for consumers to receive fresh artisan meats conveniently and monthly. ## Workshop question How can your brand create a perception of both sophistication and accessibility in its products? ## Trend signals for Artisan Meat Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 48%, activity 46%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 48% - Activity: 46% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Artisan Meat trend 5 featured examples from Mar 26, 2015 to Aug 30, 2016. - [Meat Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-delivery): Premier Meat Company Offers a Convenient Monthly Meat Delivery Service (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunities for online delivery startups to offer high-quality meat subscription services for consumers. - [Artisanal Meat Tenderizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-steak): The 'UMAi Dry' Artisan Dry Aged Steak Kit Ensures Gourmet Cuts (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The growing trend of DIY cooking presents an opportunity for innovative kitchen appliances that are affordable and user-friendly like the vacuum sealer included in the 'UMAi Dry'… - [Artisan Pork Rind Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-rind): 4505 Chicharrones Now Comes in Two New Pork Rind Flavors (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The snack food industry can explore protein-rich options and flavor innovation to meet the changing consumer preferences. - [Brutish Artisanal Jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savage-jerky-co): The Kickstarter-Launched Savage Jerky Co Boasts Ferocious Branding (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Chance for companies to enter the artisanal jerky market and offer unique flavor profiles and branding strategies. - [Rustic Meat Snack Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-sticks): The Tillamook Country Smoker Jerky and Meat Sticks are High-Quality (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Food and beverage companies may adopt more creative packaging designs to enhance product appeal and differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - [Effortless Rounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/golf-training-devices) (Lifestyle) - [Flavor Rotation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/rotating-bakery-menu) (Lifestyle) - [Occasion Coding](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/holiday-themed-desserts) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Lifestyle Subscription Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fab-fit-fun-advent-calendar) - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Fashionable Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aritzias-aok-caf) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)