# Prepacked Antipesti Platters Williams-Sonoma Offers Cheese and Charcuterie Board Essentials By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-05-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antipesti-platter References: [williams-sonoma](http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/antipasti-platter/?pkey=cappetizers-hors-doeuvres-cheese) Lifestyle retailer [Williams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ravioli-kit)-[Sonoma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoma-county-cabernet-sauvignon) is famous for its elegant kitchen accessories, baking tools and its range of fresh food platters -- the retailer's compact antipesti platter is the perfect party offering for gourmet snack fans. The pre-packaged snack kit includes all the essentials one needs to enjoy a casual evening with friends and features a mix of artisan olive, [charcuterie, cheese and cracker bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-pairing-board). Each of Williams-Sonoma's antipesti kits includes a buttery slab of Pedrozo Dairy Northern Gold cheese that is sourced from California's Sacramento Valley and a package of crisp Giulio Bulloni Pane Carasatu crackers. Every kit's meat option is a Alle-Pia Cacciatorino Salami that boasts flavorful juniper berry and Italian Chianti wine additives along with a mix of Castelvetrano, white Gaeca and Taggiasco olives that perfectly compliment its delicious spread. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Prepacked Antipesti Platters:** Opportunity for retailers to offer pre-packaged antipesti platters as convenient gourmet snack options. - **Gourmet Snack Kits:** Innovation potential in creating pre-packaged gourmet snack kits for casual entertaining. - **Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie:** Trend towards curated artisan cheese and charcuterie selections as an elevated snacking experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail sector for offering pre-packaged antipesti platters and gourmet snack kits. - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation potential in the food and beverage industry for creating new artisan cheese and charcuterie products. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to offer curated pre-packaged gourmet snack kits for convenient online purchasing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Pre-Assembled Charcuterie Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preassembled-charcuterie.md) - [Charcuterie Board Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-board-kits.md) - [Charcuterie Snack Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-snack-trays.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Charcuterie Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veroni-enjoy-aperitime.md) - [Premade Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-charcuterie-board.md) - [Charcuterie Subscription Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-subscription-kits.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Vegan Charcuterie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/variety-charcuterie-packs.md) - [Pre-Meal Cocktail Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aperitivo-hour.md)