# Guilt-Free Jerky Snacks The Tillamook Country Smoker Gourmet Style Snack Sticks are Satisfying By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-style-snack-sticks References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/121714-tillamook-country-smoker-gourmet-style-snack-sticks) & [tcsjerky](https://www.tcsjerky.com) The [Tillamook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetandspicy-beef-jerky) Country Smoker Gourmet Style Snack Sticks are the latest creation from the beef jerky brand that has been crafted with high-quality ingredients to make it a guilt-free indulge for consumers to enjoy. The snack is a dry-style beef and pork product that has a clean label which puts a focus on the high-quality aspects of the product to make it more appealing to shoppers. This includes the [high-protein level](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-snack-line), the 100% beef profile and more that make it a premium product for consumers seeking out [meaty snack options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-snack-product) over other varieties on the market. The Tillamook Country Smoker Gourmet Style Snack Sticks will be available starting in early 2019 and maintains a free-from profile that only contains 2% of its ingredients from flavorings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Clean Label Snacks:** Creating snacks with clean label will appeal to shoppers and provide room for innovation. - **High-protein Snacks:** Developing high-protein snack options presents opportunities for growth in the snack industry. - **Meat-based Snacks:** Creating unique meat-based snacks with high-quality ingredients can appeal to consumers looking for indulgent options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Industry:** Developing innovative snack options with clean label and high-protein profiles can drive growth in the snack industry. - **Meat Industry:** Manufacturers in the meat industry can explore creating high-quality meat-based snacks to meet the demand for indulgent yet healthy options. - **Health Food Industry:** Creating guilt-free, high-protein snack options can cater to the expanding health food market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifestyle-Conscious Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-provisions.md) - [Naturally Flavored Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bavarian-meats.md) - [Gourmet Charcuterie Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salami-sticks.md) - [All-Natural Meat Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenridge-meat-snacks.md) - [Savory Artisan-Style Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-beef-jerky-snacks.md) - [On-the-Go Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenridge-naturals.md) - [Portable Meaty Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-cheese-combo-stick.md) - [Sweet-And-Spicy Beef Jerky Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetandspicy-beef-jerky.md) - [Low-Sugar Protein-Rich Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-snack-stick.md)