# Meal-Sized Snack Foods The New Farmer's Pantry Range is a Complete Meal in the Form of a Snack By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-pantry References: [preparedfoods](http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/118286-new-farmers-pantry-snacks) & [farmerspantry.farm](http://www.farmerspantry.farm/shop/) Farmer's Pantry recently debuted a new snack food range that takes traditional American recipes and condenses them into [hearty, balanced snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-snack-line). In recent years, consumers have gradually shifted away from the traditional routine of eating three square meals a day. This brand satisfies the demand for heartier snack options that keep hunger at bay throughout the day. The new Farmer's Pantry 'Meal Snack' range is a line-up of wholesome snack foods made from [real meat and slow-roasted veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridge-radiers-grills). Each snack is inspired by traditional American recipes, with flavors ranging from Flame-Grilled Chicken to Herb-Roasted Turkey. While the snacks are not meant to serve as a meal replacement, they are designed to be filling and nutritionally balanced enough to satisfy hunger and curb cravings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 49% | 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 - **Hearty Snack Foods:** More companies should explore creating snack foods with a balance of nutrients and flavors inspired by traditional recipes to satisfy the consumer demand for heartier snacks that can keep hunger at bay throughout the day. - **Meal Replacement Snacks:** There is an opportunity for companies to create snack foods that can be a complete meal replacement, providing a healthy and convenient alternative for busy consumers who want a nutritious meal on the go. - **Shift Away From Traditional Meal Patterns:** As consumers continue to shift away from traditional meal patterns, there is a growing demand for snack foods that can provide the necessary nutrients and energy to keep people going throughout the day. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry should focus on creating snack options that provide a balance of nutrients and flavors to keep up with the demand for more substantial snack options. - **Convenience Food Industry:** The convenience food industry can benefit from creating snack foods that can serve as meal replacements, offering a healthier and more convenient option for busy consumers. - **Healthy Eating Industry:** Companies in the healthy eating industry should explore creating snack foods that can serve as a complete meal replacement, providing consumers with a nutritious and convenient option to maintain a healthy lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Heat-and-Eat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rich-frozen-snacks.md) - [Savory On-the-Go Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-bars.md) - [Healthy Fried Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchies.md) - [Crispy Plant-Based Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps.md) - [Grab-and-Go Retailer Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmhouse-kitchen-snack-wraps.md) - [Snackable Pork Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meateors.md) - [Veggie-Infused Chicken Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perdue-chicken-plus-snackers.md) - [Savory Veggie-Packed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvest-snaps-flavors.md) - [Savory Meat Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-boar.md)