# Smoked Salmon Candies Acme Smoked Fish Corporation Created a Sweet & Savory Fish Candy By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-candy References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2019/acme-smoked-fish-corporation-introduces-new-smoked-atlantic-salmon-candy/) & [acmesmokedfish](http://www.acmesmokedfish.com/) [Acme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acme-smoked-fish) Smoked Fish Corporation shares a variety of specialty seafood products and at the [Specialty Food Association’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colombian-style-empanadas) Summer Fancy Food Show this year, it introduced an unexpected addition to its portfolio—fish candy. The all-new Smoked Atlantic Salmon Candy is set to be available in the refrigerated aisles of retail stores, offering a one-of-a-kind treat made with salmon that's been cured with brown sugar and double smoked for a [sweet and savory flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-maple-smoked-salmon-roll). While people have been enjoying salmon "candy" for many years as part of traditions in the Pacific Northwest, this product makes the unconventional fish candy available to a wide range of consumers. When it comes to enjoying the fish candy, Acme recommends using it as a topping on salads or grain bowls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sweet and Savory Flavors:** A trend in combining contrasting flavors can be capitalized on by other food and snack manufacturers to create unique products. - **Non-traditional Ingredients:** Including unexpected ingredients like fish in sweet treats could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for candy or snack manufacturers. - **Health Conscious Snacking:** Using fish, a protein-rich and low-fat ingredient, in snack foods could appeal to consumers who are looking for healthier options. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Foods:** Snack food producers can experiment with new flavor combinations and ingredients to create unique products that stand out on a crowded shelf. - **Seafood:** Seafood producers can consider alternative uses for their products, such as using smoked salmon in candies, to increase demand and explore new markets. - **Organic and Natural Foods:** Organic and natural food manufacturers can incorporate non-traditional ingredients like fish into their products to appeal to health-conscious consumers looking for alternatives to conventional snacks and candy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salmon Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-island-salmon-bacon.md) - [Snacking-Friendly Seafood Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acme-smoked-fish.md) - [Wild-Caught Salmon Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-nuggets.md) - [Limoncello-Infused Smoked Salmons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limoncello-smoked-salmon.md) - [Asian-Inspired Tinned Fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-salmon-with-sichuan-chili-crisp.md) - [Flavor-First Fish Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-fish-bites.md) - [Dill-Infused Smoked Salmon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dillicious-seasoned-coldsmoked-salmon.md) - [Fish-Based Snacking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-stackers.md) - [Smoked Fish Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishwife.md)