# Plant-Based Pork Rind Snacks Outstanding Foods' Pigless Bacon Chips Appeal to the Omnivore Palate By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-chips References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BhfX4GyHQKy/?taken-by=outstandingfoods) & [foodnavigator-usa](https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/04/20/Ready-to-pig-out-minus-the-bacon-Outstanding-Foods-gears-up-for-launch) Outstanding Foods is a plant-based start-up company that is out to make vegan food accessible—so it is launching its Pig Out bacon chips as a snack that everyone can enjoy. According to Food Navigator-USA, the [plant-powered pork rind crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-porky-puffs) are said to be "so bacon-like that even meat lovers struggle to distinguish the real thing." The chips were specifically developed to appeal to the omnivore's palate, with a focus on authentically replicated seasoning and texture. Within the world of [vegan snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-poppers), Outstanding Foods aims to capture the hearts of Millennial consumers as a brand that's playful, fun, cool and inclusive. Outstanding Foods' Pig Out bacon chips are offered in a range of flavors, including Original, Cheddar, spicy Chipotle and [Kansas City BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pork-piggy-bao). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Snacks:** The rise of plant-based snacks presents opportunities for companies to create innovative and tasty alternatives to traditional animal-based products. - **Authentic Replication:** Developing products that authentically replicate the taste and texture of meat opens up new possibilities for vegan food companies to attract a wider audience. - **Millennial Consumer Market:** Catering to the Millennial consumer market through playful, fun, and inclusive branding can help vegan snack brands gain popularity and loyalty among this demographic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry can exploit the growing demand for snack options that are environmentally friendly and cater to various dietary preferences. - **Alternative Protein:** The alternative protein industry has an opportunity to create innovative plant-based snacks that mimic the taste, texture, and experience of animal-based products. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** The consumer packaged goods industry can tap into the trend of plant-based snacks by offering a diverse range of vegan snack options that appeal to different consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bacon-Flavored Chickpea Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baconflavored-chickpea-puffs.md) - [Crispy Plant-Based Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps.md) - [Pre-Cooked Vegan Bacon Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-snack-factory.md) - [Low-Fat Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/77-foods-bacon.md) - [Better-for-You Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozo-plantbased-bacon.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bacon-style-strips.md) - [Delectable Plant-Based Bacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-bacons.md) - [Plant-Based Bacon Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbled-bacon-toppings.md) - [Flavor-Packed Bacon Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-clouds.md)