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Millennial-Targeted Meat Snacks

These Columbus Meat and Cheese Snacks are Convenient to Enjoy

— August 9, 2018 — Lifestyle
Convenient food and snack varieties have gained immense popularity amongst time-poor consumers who are looking for tasty ways to stay fueled, so brands are listening and are responding with new options like these Columbus meat and cheese snacks.

The snacks consist of the brands recently launched salami varieties that are free of nitrates, nitrites and antibiotics along with cheese that is perfectly suited to the flavor profile of the meats. The snacks come conveniently packaged in see-through containers that can be easily peeled open whenever or wherever desired to enjoy a savory snack.

The Columbus meat and cheese snacks speak to consumer demographics like Millennials who are interested in artisan food varieties, but who might not have enough time to prepare them from home.
Trend Themes
1. Convenient Food Options - The rise in popularity of convenient food options presents an opportunity for brands to create innovative and easily accessible snacks.
2. Healthy and Natural Ingredients - Consumers' growing interest in healthy and natural ingredients opens up possibilities for brands to offer snacks made with high-quality, nitrate-free meats and organic cheese.
3. Appeal to Millennial Consumers - Catering to the preferences of millennial consumers, who value artisan food and convenience, can result in successful snack innovations.
Industry Implications
1. Food Packaging - Innovations in see-through and easily openable packaging can enhance the convenience and appeal of snack products.
2. Meat Processing - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in creating new processing methods to produce nitrate-free and antibiotic-free meats for snacks.
3. Cheese Production - The cheese industry can tap into the market by developing cheese varieties specifically designed to complement and enhance the flavors of meat snacks.
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