# Greek Fig-Based Salamis The Hellenic Farms Fig Salamis are a Tasty Alternative to Meat By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fig-salami References: [delimarketnews](https://www.delimarketnews.com/specialty-foods/hellenic-farms-founder-vivianna-karamanis-tziotis-discusses-new-fig-salami-line/robert-schaulis/wed-01032018-1125/5391) & [hellenicfarms](http://www.hellenicfarms.com/) The Hellenic Farms Fig Salamis are a tasty, [meat-free option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-aperitif) to pick up when looking for a delicious snack to enjoy or as an alternative food to offer guests when they stop by. Free of added sugar, the salamis are also GMO-free and gluten-free, which makes them ideal for those who are on speciality diets or looking to avoid certain ingredients. The Hellenic Farms Fig Salamis come in three flavors including one made with dried Greek figs, orange zest and Aleppo pepper, another with dried Greek figs, smoked paprika and Aleppo pepper and the last with dried Greek figs, pistachio and cinnamon. Each one can be incorporated seamlessly into a [vegan or vegetarian charcuterie board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-snack-trays), cheese platter or a light salad. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Alternative Meat Snacks:** The rise of fig-based salamis offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the alternative meat snacks market. - **Specialty Diets:** The demand for GMO-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free options presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the specialty diets industry. - **Plant-based Charcuterie:** The popularity of fig-based salamis suggests a disruptive innovation opportunity in the plant-based charcuterie market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Meat Snacks:** The fig-based salamis cater to the meat snacks industry by offering a vegetarian and vegan alternative. - **Specialty Food:** The Hellenic Farms fig salamis tap into the specialty food industry by providing options for individuals with dietary restrictions. - **Food Catering:** The fig-based salamis can be utilized in the food catering industry to accommodate vegan and vegetarian guests with a delicious and unique option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Naturally Smoked Plant-Based Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegami.md) - [Freeze-Dried Fig Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-fig.md) - [Savory-Sweet Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olli-snack-packs.md) - [Artisan Plant-Based Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-salami-sticks.md) - [Preservative-Free Cured Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olli-salumeria.md) - [Gourmet Vegan Salami Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salami-lorraine.md) - [Slow-Aged Salami Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volpi-salami-stix.md) - [Artisanal Salami Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coro-foods.md) - [Gourmet Charcuterie Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salami-sticks.md)