# Artisan Meat Markets Custodio's Meats and Eats in Toronto Offers Gourmet Carnivore Snacks By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custodios-meats-and-eats References: [torontolife](http://www.torontolife.com/daily-dish/foodie-find/2014/01/13/custodios-meats-eats-roncesvalles-butcher/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/custodiosmeatsandeats) Custodio's Meats and Eats is a boutique butcher shop located in Toronto's up-and-coming Roncesvalles neighbourhood. The shop is focused on quality meat products and [artisan carnivore snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mad-butcher-bites) that range from bacon maple tarts to [fresh truffle sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-fresh-cart-2) that are infused with roasted garlic and herb ingredients. This meat-lover's paradise is not only known for its fresh meats and prepped food products but also for its artisanal pantry staples. Custodio's Meats and Eats pairs "[ethically butchered meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butchers-specialty-by-lidl) with lovingly made comfort dishes like roasted chicken potpie and double-smoked mac and cheese." The food retailer offers 65 prepared meals in its oversized fridges and has become a neighbourhood hotspot for foodies with an appreciation for classic carnivore dishes and quality meat products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Ethical Butcher Shops:** The trend of boutique butcher shops that focus on ethically sourced meats and artisanal products present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food industry. - **Artisan Pantry Staples:** The rise of butcher shops offering artisanal pantry staples alongside their meat products opens up possibilities for disruptiive innovation in the specialty food industry. - **Prepared Meals on Demand:** The growing demand for convenient and high-quality prepped meals from boutique butcher shops creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the meal delivery industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Retail:** The food retail industry can capitalize on the trend of boutique butcher shops by incorporating ethically sourced meats and artisanal products into their offerings. - **Specialty Foods:** The specialty food industry can take advantage of the rise of butcher shops offering artisanal pantry staples by expanding their product lines to include high-quality, unique ingredients. - **Meal Delivery:** The meal delivery industry can tap into the growing demand for convenient and high-quality prepped meals from boutique butcher shops by offering customized meal plans featuring these products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Boutique Butchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prospect-butcher-co.md) - [Artisan Charcuterie Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlitos-cocina.md) - [Canadian Meat Aisle Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olymel.md) - [Novel Stake-Inspired Dining Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-steak.md) - [BBQ-Specific Grocery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-catered-southern-bbq-menu.md) - [Spanish Charcuterie Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-charcuterie.md) - [High-End Specialty Food Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-food-stores.md) - [Artisanal Salami Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coro-foods.md) - [Steak-Like Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnal-umami-cut-beef-jerky.md)