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# Protein-Packed Pet Snacks
Trader Joe's Has New Freeze-Dried Just Chicken for Pets Treats

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-08-13 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-just-chicken-for-pets
References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/freeze-dried-just-chicken-for-pets-074344)

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Just like humans, our furry friends need protein in their diets and [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-just-salmon-for-pets) new Freeze-Dried Just Chicken for Pets treats are a perfect way to meet this need.

As you might have guessed from the name, the new Freeze-Dried Just Chicken for Pets are pet snacks made from just one ingredient: [freeze-dried chicken breast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-and-chewys-1). That's right, no additives, preservatives, fillers, or grains, just chicken. It's an ingredient list that's so simple that it makes the treats versatile enough for dogs or cats. As Trader Joe's puts it, "this protein-packed pet snack makes a great motivational treat for training, a phenomenal food-topper for [picky eaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-moon-pure-protein), and, of course, a luxurious little reward for whenever your companion is being an extra good boy or girl."

Best of all, these freeze-dried chicken snacks go for less than $6 a bag.

Image Credit: Trader Joe's

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 12%
- 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) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Protein-packed Pet Snacks:** The trend of producing high-protein pet snacks made from single ingredients could disrupt the traditional pet food sector.
- **Single-ingredient Pet Foods:** The shift towards single-ingredient pet foods may disrupt pet food manufacturing, especially those traditionally made with preservatives, additives, and fillers.
- **Grain-free Pet Foods:** The trend towards grain-free pet foods is likely to grow as more pet owners become aware of their pets' nutritional needs.

### Where This Applies

- **Pet Food Manufacturing:** The pet food industry may need to adapt to changing trends in producing high-protein and single-ingredient pet snacks, and certifications could be developed for this purpose.
- **Pet Supply Retail:** Pet supply retailers who focus on selling natural and high-protein pet food products may see growth as more pet owners recognize the benefits of such products.
- **Pet Training and Grooming:** Pet training and grooming businesses could offer high-protein snacks as rewards, and position themselves as experts in pet nutrition.

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