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# Handmade Chicken Snack Packs
The Expressco ProSticks Chicken Skewers Have 23 Grams of Protein

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-14 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-skewers
References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/food-spotlight-expresco-foods-launches-on-the-go-chicken-skewers/) & [exprescoprosticks](http://www.exprescoprosticks.com/)

[High-Protein diets and foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-snack-line) remain popular with many consumers who are looking to stay full longer or even help to recover after a workout, so brands are continuing to respond with products like the Expressco ProSticks Chicken Skewers.

The new Expressco ProSticks are handmade and grilled to perfection in order to make them able to be picked up and enjoyed at a convenience store without having to opt for something less fresh.

Inspired by [street food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicybite), the Expressco ProSticks Chicken Skewers come in several flavor options including Sweet Sriracha, Chipotle and Mediterranean. Each of the snack skewers feature 23 grams of protein and are free of preservatives, which makes them a [healthy snack option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyson-simple-ingredient-nuggets) to pick up either as a small meal or more substantial snack.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 55% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **High-protein Snacks:** Opportunity for brands to create innovative, protein-packed snacks to cater to health-conscious consumers.
- **Convenience Store Food:** Potential for disruptive innovation in creating fresh, handmade food options for convenience stores.
- **Street Food-inspired Products:** Scope for developing street food-inspired flavors and options to appeal to adventurous eaters.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to expand their product lines with high-protein snacks and street food-inspired options.
- **Convenience Stores:** Potential for convenience stores to attract health-conscious customers by offering fresh, handmade food options.
- **Fitness and Wellness:** Scope for fitness and wellness brands to partner with or create their own high-protein snacks to cater to their target audience.

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