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# Soy-Free Poultry Snacks
The New Primal Date & Rosemary Chicken Jerky is Paleo and Gluten-Free

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-11 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-jerky
References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119510-the-new-primal-date-rosemary-chicken-jerky)

While some of the protein snacks on the market are made using fillers and unwanted ingredients, the New Primal Date & Rosemary Chicken Jerky is positioned as a way to enjoy only natural, wholesome ingredients.

The jerky is a delicious protein snack option that uses only real ingredients and no fillers in order to offer a great alternative to reaching for something that is highly processed.

Busy lifestyles can quickly lead to a person not eating the proper foods that they want to or that they should in order to maintain good health. The New Primal Date & Rosemary Chicken Jerky is a nutrient-dense way to make it through the day without visiting the vending machine or sneaking an unhealthy snack from the lunchroom.

The Paleo-friendly snack is gluten-free, soy-free, contains no added sugar and is made with chicken that haven't been treated with hormones or antibiotics.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.9/10
- Popularity: 8% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Clean Label Snacks:** Opportunity for creating snacks that use only real, wholesome ingredients and no fillers, appealing to health-conscious consumers.
- **Convenient Nutrient-dense Snacks:** Opportunity to offer on-the-go protein snacks that provide essential nutrients, catering to busy individuals with health goals.
- **Specialized Dietary Snacks:** Opportunity for developing snacks that cater to specific dietary needs like paleo, gluten-free, and soy-free, tapping into niche markets.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Snack Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in manufacturing and promoting healthier, natural snacks that align with consumer demand for clean label options.
- **Health Food and Wellness Industry:** Opportunity to provide nutrient-dense snacks that support healthy lifestyles, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking convenient options.
- **Specialty Dietary Product Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity exists in creating snacks that cater to specific dietary needs, such as paleo, gluten-free, and soy-free, satisfying niche markets.

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