# Nutrient-Dense Survival Meals Nutrient Survival's Shelf-Stable Freeze-Dried Meals Only Need Water By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-09-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-meals References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nutrient-survival-launches-with-cutting-edge-survival-food-line-301128445.html) & [NutrientSurvival](http://www.NutrientSurvival.com/) Survivalists, preppers and backpackers alike have been stocking up on freeze-dried meals for years but 2020 has seen the average household realize the importance of having a well-stocked pantry in the midst of a pandemic and ranging wildfires around the world. Nutrient Survival is introducing a line of survival food that can be made as breakfasts, main meals and snacks just by adding water. The [nutrient-dense and shelf-stable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrient-dense-range) freeze-dried meals appeal to a wide range of people who want to feel prepared. Some of the options that are available in the line include the Homestyle Scramble, Triple Cheese Mac, [Peanut Butter Bar-Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novos-bar) and Honey Granola Bar-Meals, as well as easy-to-make beverages like the Creamy Chocolate Shake and Vitamin Milk. Image Credit: Nutrient Survival ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nutrient-dense Freeze-dried Meals:** Creating nutrient-dense freeze-dried meals that appeal to a wide range of people looking for convenient and shelf-stable food options. - **Pandemic Preparedness:** Increasing awareness of the importance of having a well-stocked pantry and survival food in the midst of a pandemic. - **Rise in Demand for Survival Food:** Growing interest and demand for survival food from survivalists, preppers, and outdoor enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Emergency Preparedness:** Providing essential survival food options for emergency preparedness kits and disaster management agencies. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Catering to the needs of backpackers, hikers, and campers who require lightweight and easy-to-prepare meals. - **Convenience Food:** Capitalizing on the increasing consumer demand for convenient and nutritious on-the-go meal options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-servings-meals.md) - [Freeze-Dried Meal Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-heat-bowl.md) - [Instant Plant-Based Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-plantbased-meals.md) - [Premium Instant Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-instant-soups.md) - [Dessert-Like Frozen Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutri-ice.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Comfort Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanzen-meal.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Bottled Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottled-meal.md) - [Shelf-Stable Raw Pet Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-dog-blue-kat.md) - [Prepackaged Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-supply-basecamp-30l-yeti-survival-system.md)