# Bison-Injected Protein Snacks The EPIC Bar Comes in a Flavor Called 'Bison, Bacon and Cranberry' By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-08-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-and-cranberry References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2013/08/epic-protein-bars-bison-bacon-flavored/) & [epicbar](http://www.epicbar.com/) The EPIC bar is a protein snack that features flavors such as '[Bison](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bunless-burger), Bacon and Cranberry' and 'Beef, Habanero and Cherry.' The aim of this company is to create delicious [meaty protein bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-beef-meat-stick) for men. Most protein bars are packed with sugar, but the EPIC bar uses sugar sparingly while including ingredients like [grass-fed animal based protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffs). Men trying to take in more protein daily are sure to appreciate the flavor upgrade provided by the EPIC bar. It's hard to imagine a manly snack than a bison and bacon bar. There's even a turkey flavored bar, which also contains almonds and cranberries (making it a little like a turkey dinner). These tasty protein bars put taste first and come in a variety of mouth-watering flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Meat-based Protein Bars:** Creating appetizing and healthier meat-based protein bars with flavors like Bison, Bacon and Cranberry and Beef, Habanero and Cherry. - **Sugar-free Protein Bars:** Reducing sugar in protein bars while still maintaining the taste and nutritional value of the bars for those who prefer sugar-free options. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** Exploring new protein sources to create protein bars that cater to different dietary preferences and lifestyles, such as creating turkey-flavored bars with almonds and cranberries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Food Industry:** Creating a new market of meat-based and sugar-free protein bars that cater to health enthusiasts and fitness-oriented people. - **Alternative Protein Industry:** Providing an alternative source of protein that caters to people who have dietary restrictions or preferences such as vegetarians and vegans. - **Sports Nutrition Industry:** Innovating protein bars that have unique and appealing flavors with added nutritional value for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Protein Low-Ingredient Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rxbar-high-protein.md) - [Pork-Filled Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-range-pork-bar.md) - [Savory Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-protein-bars.md) - [Savory Meat Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-boar.md) - [Popping Candy Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-bar.md) - [Savory Textured Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosemary-sea-salt-protein-bar.md) - [Savory Bone Broths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-bone-broths.md) - [Hybrid Proteins Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-works-loaded-legends.md) - [Flavorful Protein Bar Samplers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-bar-sampler.md)