# Preservative-Free Chicken Snacks The Expressco Foods ProSticks Contain 23 Grams of Protein Each By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expressco-foods-prosticks References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/120013-expresco-foods-chicken-skewers) The [high-protein diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-snack-line) remains popular with many consumers, which is seeing products that target this dietary lifestyle like the Expressco Foods ProSticks being introduced. Featuring 23 grams of protein each, the chicken skewers come in three flavor options including Mediterranean-Style, Sweet-Sriracha-Style and Chipotle-Style. Each one is made with fresh chicken breast and is free of preservatives, which makes them ideal for a snack or a lunchtime meal. The meat snacks come with a suggested retail price point of $2.99 and answer the growing consumer call for fresh, protein-rich food options that are focused on convenience and quality. The Expressco Foods ProSticks [chicken meat snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyson-simple-ingredient-nuggets) are set to start launching in retailers and grocery stores across the US shortly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 27% | 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 - **High-protein Diet Products:** Opportunities for new protein-rich snacks continue to grow, with a focus on convenience and quality. - **Preservative-free Snacks:** Increasing demand for fresh, natural products creates an opportunity for preservative-free snacks. - **Flavorful Meat Snacks:** Variety in flavor options expands the market for meat-based snacks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Processing:** Companies can focus on processing fresh, natural ingredients for protein-rich snacks. - **Grocery Retail:** Retailers can meet consumer demand by stocking more protein-rich, preservative-free snack options. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can capitalize on the growing trend by offering more high-protein, healthy snacking options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotisserie Chicken Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotisserieseasoned-chicken-sticks.md) - [Chicken-Based Protein Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickenbased-protein-snack.md) - [Salmon Protein Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-snack-sticks.md) - [Lean Protein Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-leaf-mighty-protein.md) - [Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-beef-meat-stick.md) - [Bite-Sized Chicken Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-mates-by-the-new-primal.md) - [Protein-Forward Gen Z Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-inc.md) - [Convenient Protein-Packed Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-provisions-1.md) - [Jerky-Like Chicken Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-sticks.md)