# Insect Protein Burgers Bold Foods' Alternative Burgers are Innovative & Sustainable By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-burger References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2019/06/bold-foods.html) A great number of alternative burgers are now being introduced to the market, many of which are meatless options that are made with pea protein, soy, wheat gluten and other plant-powered ingredients. Bold Foods sets itself apart by creating burgers in three flavors that are made of [insect protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finnish-brands). The sustainable, alternative burgers are packaged in colorful, bright and eye-catching boxes that convey the innovative nature of the products. The key ingredients in the alternative protein patties are ground Buffalo worms, which are a rich source of protein and more eco-friendly in comparison to livestock, which require more resources. While eating insects is a widely accepted practice in many parts of the world, other portions of the world are just beginning to warm the idea of [insects as a source of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-jerky). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Protein Burgers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and unique flavors of alternative protein burgers to cater to diverse consumer preferences. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design eco-friendly and visually appealing packaging solutions for alternative burger products that communicate their innovative and sustainable nature. - **Insect Protein as a Food Source:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of insect-based protein products and educate consumers about their nutritional benefits and sustainability advantages. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development to create new and nutritious alternative protein products for the growing market of health-conscious consumers. - **Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative packaging solutions that prioritize sustainability and effectively communicate the unique qualities of alternative protein burgers. - **Entomophagy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pioneer the use of insect protein as a mainstream food source by creating insect-based products that appeal to global taste preferences and address sustainability concerns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Beef Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this.md) - [Globally Inspired Plant-Based Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-the-world-burgers.md) - [Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-burgers.md) - [Minimal Ingredient Alt Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-foods.md) - [Flavorful Veg-Forward Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles.md) - [Savory Insect Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-insect-snack.md) - [Insect-Based Inflight Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipair.md) - [Insect-Based Wet Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-dog-food.md) - [Texturized Chickpea Protein Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-protein-vegan-burgers.md)