# Chocolate-Paired Meat Snacks The Hormel Natural Choice Deli Meat Snacks Blend Salty and Sweet By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deli-meat-snacks References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/food-news-hormel-foods-launches-new-on-the-go-snacks/) & [makethenaturalchoice](http://www.makethenaturalchoice.com/) Meat snacks are often associated with being quite salty, but the new Hormel Natural Choice Deli Meat Snacks are formulated with a series of ingredients that infuse salty, sweet and savory flavors into the mix. The snacks come in four options including Oven-Roasted Turkey Breaks, Honey Ham, Oven-Roasted Chicken and another Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast. Each one is paired with a serving of cheese that has been chosen to make sure it's as suitable as possible, while the snack pack is also packed with chocolate-covered pretzels, blueberries or almonds. This will come as a welcome addition for those who are looking for a salty and sweet snack between meals. The Hormel Natural Choice Deli Meat Snacks come in convenient packaging that makes it ideal for bringing to work, school or to eat on-the-go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Salty-sweet Snacks:** The blending of salty and sweet flavors in meat snacks and other snack offerings presents an opportunity for innovative flavor combinations. - **Convenient Deli Snacks:** The rise of convenient and portable deli meat snacks provides a disruptive opportunity for brands to cater to the on-the-go snacking needs of busy consumers. - **Cheese-paired Protein Snacks:** Pairing cheese with protein snacks creates a satisfying and nutritious combination that taps into the growing demand for high-protein and convenient snacks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the popularity of salty-sweet snacks by developing innovative and unique flavor combinations. - **Convenience Food Industry:** The convenience food industry can seize the opportunity to create convenient and portable deli meat snack options for busy consumers. - **Cheese and Dairy Industry:** The cheese and dairy industry can explore partnerships with protein snack brands to create cheese-paired protein snack offerings that cater to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Rich Deli Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deli-snack-packs.md) - [Spiced Meat Stick Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chomps-meat-snacks.md) - [Gourmet Charcuterie Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salami-sticks.md) - [Soda-Flavored Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-and-dr-pepper.md) - [Fresh Ingredient Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenridge-naturals-ridge-packs.md) - [Hot Honey-Inspired Lunch Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-meat.md) - [Continental Charcuterie-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-snacking-duo.md) - [Savory-Sweet Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olli-snack-packs.md) - [Protein-Packed Charcuterie Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-meats-chorizo.md)