# Gourmet Gluten-Free Meatballs These Seasoned Meatballs are Designed to Tantalize Tastebuds By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-meatballs References: [thebusinessdesk](http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/739585-the-yorkshire-meatball-co.-bites-into-retail-market-with-supermarket-launch.html) & [theymco](http://theymco.com/our-products/smokey-balls-2/) Gourmet meatball brand 'The Yorkshire Meatball Co.' recently announced that its lineup of gluten-free meatballs will soon be sold in supermarkets across the UK. By using high-end ingredients and the perfect blend of carefully chosen spices, The Yorkshire Meatball Co. is "leading the fight against average, tasteless meatballs." As of this October, The Yorkshire Meatball Co. will sell its specialty, gluten-free meatballs in [Tesco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheese-arancini-balls), [Asda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-white-wraps) and [Morrisons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deli-slices). There will be three versions of the brand's meatballs available, including its paprika-spiced Smokey Balls and its chilli pepper-infused Hot Balls. All three varieties are made from the finest cuts of pork and beef and then seasoned with a carefully selected blend of herbs and spices. Additionally, the meatballs are made with gluten-free oats instead of flour so that they can be enjoyed by those with food allergies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Gourmet Meatballs:** The trend of utilizing high-end ingredients and unique spice blends in meatball dishes to create gourmet options. - **Gluten-free Products:** The trend of offering gluten-free options to cater to consumers with dietary restrictions and preferences. - **Supermarket Expansion:** The trend of expanding niche food brands into supermarkets to reach a wider audience and increase sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** There is an opportunity for innovation in the food manufacturing industry to create high-quality, gourmet meat-based products that cater to unique dietary restrictions. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** There is an opportunity for innovation in the health and wellness industry to develop new gluten-free products that are both healthy and flavorful, catering to consumers with dietary restrictions. - **Retail Industry:** There is an opportunity for innovation in the retail industry to expand niche food brands into supermarkets and offer a wider range of gourmet options to consumers who are looking for high-end food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gluten-Free Prepackaged Italian Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamamancinis-products.md) - [Flavorful Flame-Broiled Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rich-meatball.md) - [Fresh Gluten-Free Pasta Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dellugo-gluten-free.md) - [High-Protein Chicken Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-good-foods-chicken-meatballs.md) - [Snackable Pork Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meateors.md) - [Protein-Packed Meatless Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-meatballs1.md) - [Gluten-Free Instant Macaronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-glutenfree.md) - [Gluten-Free Soup Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-soup-dumplings.md) - [Kelp-Based Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelp-meatballs.md)