# Carnivore Pride Diverging from the wave of vegetarianism calls for unabashed love of meat. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Apr 11, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/carnivore-pride ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Carnivore Pride trend? **Carnivore Pride:** Though a wave of health concerns has made hearty, indulgent edibles like meat the enemy, a certain subset of consumers refuses to let go of their carnivorous ways. This divergence has created a sort of pride surrounding solely meat products, taking the hearty foodstuff beyond the world of entrees. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: May 18, 2016 to Feb 24, 2017 - Published: Apr 11, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Carnivore Pride trend ### Carnivore Pride The trend of indulging in hearty meat products is creating a new pride for only meat products. ### Omega-3 Beef The use of flaxseed or algae supplements in cow feed is repositioning ground beef as a great source of heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. ### Meaty Trail Mix Infusing fruit and nut bites with meaty protein is changing the way consumers enjoy trail mix snacks. ## What the Carnivore Pride trend means for industry ### For Food Packaging There is room for rustic and unique packaging design for meat snacks to stand out among competition. ### For Fast Food Industry Incorporating bacon butter into menu offerings and improving meat choices in QSR brands can differentiate them from others. ### For Meat Snacks Industry Incorporating Omega-3 supplements in meat products and expanding flavor varieties of meat snack items can improve the industry. ## Trend signals for Carnivore Pride Trend score 1.9 out of 10, from popularity 27%, activity 23%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 27% - Activity: 23% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Carnivore Pride trend 6 featured examples from May 18, 2016 to Feb 24, 2017. - [Meaty Trail Mix Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-mix-snacks): EPIC's Hunt & Harvest Mixes Add a Protein Kick to Fruit and Nuts (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The snack food industry can explore the potential of incorporating meat into trail mix snacks to cater to consumers looking for high-protein alternatives. - [Slow-Cooked Smoked Meat Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-pizzas): The Little Caesars Smokehouse Pizza is Made with Artisanal Meats (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Fast food industry players can build profitable franchises by introducing new pizza flavors and recipes. - [Candied Bacon Lollipos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-lollipop): This Savory Lollipop Flavor is Comprised of a Fried Meat Centre (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity to create new meat-based confectionery products and experiment with unconventional flavors and formats. - [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. - [Omega-Rich Ground Beef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-beef-meat): Great O's Ground Beef Meat is a Rich Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food industry can develop new products enriched with Omega-3 fatty acids to tap into the growing market demand for healthy food options. - [Bacon Butter-Infused Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-burger): The Jack in the Box Triple Bacon Buttery Jack Burger is Indulgent (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Fast food restaurants can explore the use of premium and indulgent ingredients to cater to customers who are looking for a unique dining experience. ## Recent trend clusters - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) - [Performance Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/performance-powders) (Lifestyle) - [Task Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/task-beverages) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Rapid Concussion Screening Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-eye-tracking) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)