# Crunchy Cheese Sticks Moon Cheese Created a First-of-Its-Kind Shelf-Stable Cheese Snack By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-cheese-sticks References: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/03/08/2399031/0/en/Moon-Cheese-Crunchy-Cheese-Sticks-to-Debut-at-Natural-Products-Expo-West-2022.html) & [mooncheese](https://mooncheese.com/collections/all)  100% real cheese snack brand [Moon Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-x-hello-kitty) is bringing its all-new Crunchy Cheese Sticks to Natural Products Expo West and attendees will get to sample the latest protein-packed snacks. The Crunchy Cheese Sticks set themselves apart as the first shelf-stable cheese snack product in a stick or puff format made from 100% real cheese. Additionally, these cheese snacks boast four times the protein than leading brands with 14 to 15 grams of protein, just three grams of carbohydrates and only a single gram or less of sugar per serving. These cheese stick snacks from Moon Cheese are debuting in five fun flavors ([Cheesy Does It](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-patty-melt), Wild White Chedda’, [Kick It Up a Nacho](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kick-fizz), Rowdy Ranch, and Yum Inferno) that are also certified gluten-free, rBST-free, keto-friendly and free from artificial flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shelf-stable Snacks:** There is an opportunity to explore the creation of other shelf-stable snack products for consumers who want to snack on the go without compromising on taste and nutrition. - **High-protein Snacks:** As consumers become more health-conscious, there is potential to develop more high-protein snacks that cater to this demand and provide a healthy alternative to traditional snacks. - **Creative Flavor Profiles:** There is an opportunity to explore the development of unique and innovative flavor profiles to draw in a wider audience and stand out in the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can explore the creation of shelf-stable snack products with unique flavor profiles that cater to consumers' increasing demand for convenience and nutrition. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the growing demand for high-protein snacks by developing new products and marketing them to health-conscious consumers. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retailers and e-commerce platforms can expand their snack offerings to include more shelf-stable, high-protein, and creatively flavored options to appeal to a wider range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-dog-treats.md) - [Protein-Driven Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cheese-sticks.md) - [Crunchy Baked Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps-popped.md) - [Wholesome Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezmos.md) - [Crunchy Filler-Free Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-happy-kitchen-cheese-bites.md) - [Seasoned Puffed Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps-snack.md) - [Flavorful Cheese Stick Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-sticks.md) - [Cauliflower-Crusted Mozzarella Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-style-sticks.md) - [Crunchy Cheese-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps.md)