# Jackfruit-Based Meat Alternatives jack & annie's Introduces Three New Plant-Based Meat Offerings By Kanesa D | Published 2022-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-annies-1 References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jack--annies-unveils-new-plant-based-chicken-expanding-its-portfolio-of-delicious-meat-alternatives-made-from-real-plants-301626488.html?tc=eml_cleartime) & [jackandannies](https://www.jackandannies.com/)  jack & annie’s has launched three new frozen meal offerings, joining its existing lineup of sustainable alternative meat products. The new ‘crispy jack patties,’ ‘buffalo jack patties,’ and ‘gluten-free crispy jack tenders’ are convenient and full of flavor, making them the perfect substitute for plant-based meals or even to satisfy a meat-eater’s cravings. jack & annie’s ‘crispy jack patties,’ ‘buffalo jack patties,’ and ‘gluten-free jack tenders’ are nominated for the NEXTY Award Finalist for the Best New Special Diet Food. "By using jackfruit as our #1 ingredient, we're able to make foods that not only satisfy like meat, but that also are a good source of fiber and protein, lower in fat and calories than meat products, and simpler and less processed compared to other meat alternatives. Jackfruit has a naturally meaty texture, and also picks up flavors well, allowing for a versatile and delicious tasting experience,” aid Annie Ryu, CEO and founder of [jack & annie's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-annies). The new products from jack & annie’s are currently on sale in supermarkets around the country, including Sprouts, HEB, [Wegmans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-beef-stick), Publix, Giant, and [Stop & Shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-tate). Each box retails for $6.49 USD. Image Credit: jack & annie's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 13% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Jackfruit-based Meat:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for meat-alternative industries to use jackfruit as a primary ingredient in their products for its low-fat, low-calorie, and high-fiber properties. - **Convenient and Flavorful Plant-based Meals:** The trend of convenient and flavorful plant-based meals is growing, creating opportunities for innovative companies to create more sustainable and healthy meal options. - **Gluten-free Meat Alternatives:** The demand for gluten-free meat alternatives is on the rise, providing an opportunity for companies to capitalize on this trend by creating innovative gluten-free meat substitutes. ### Where This Applies - **Meat-alternative Industry:** The meat-alternative industry can take advantage of the jackfruit trend by developing new products and improving existing ones to cater to consumers looking for healthy, low-fat, and low-calorie options. - **Food Retail Industry:** The food retail industry can take advantage of the trend toward convenient and flavorful plant-based meals by offering innovative and sustainable food options in their stores. - **Gluten-free Food Industry:** The gluten-free food industry can capitalize on the demand for gluten-free meat alternatives creating new meat-substitutes with gluten-free jackfruit as the primary ingredient. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jackfruit-Based Vegan Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-annies.md) - [Revamped Plant-Based Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-annies1.md) - [High-Quality Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-annies-plantbased-burgers.md) - [Jackfruit Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-breakfast-sandwiches.md) - [Cost-Conscious Jackfruit Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruit-products.md) - [Jackfruit-Based Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-classic-smash-burger.md) - [Plant-Based Fish Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruit-fish-fillet.md) - [Jackfruit-Filled Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruitfilled-dumplings.md) - [Vegan Jackfruit Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sassy-jack-chickn.md)