# BBQ Chip Beef Jerkys Jack Link’s x Doritos Sweet & Tangy BBQ is Packed with Protein and Flavor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-01-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-x-doritos-sweet-tangy-bbq References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/jack-link-s-and-doritos-launch-sweet-tangy-bbq-meat-snacks) & [jacklinks](https://www.jacklinks.com)  The [Jack Link’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-and-fritolay) x [Doritos Sweet & Tangy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-doritos-taco) [BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-cheddar-mix-fritolay-variety-pack) beef jerky products are a new collaboration between the brands that will provide snackers with a delicious option to pick up this winter. The snack products come in the form of beef jerky and meat sticks, which are each formulated with the flavor of Doritos Sweet & Tangy BBQ chips. This comes as the perfect pairing in the face of growing consumer interest in snack products that prioritize a sweet, slightly spicy and savory flavor profile. The Jack Link’s x Doritos Sweet & Tangy BBQ beef jerky products are both crafted with 100% beef with eight-grams of protein in the beef jerky variety, while the meat sticks have five-grams per serving. The snacks are making their way to retailers now both online and in-store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 35% - 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 - **Flavor Fusion Snacks:** The merging of distinct flavor profiles like sweet, tangy, and BBQ in beef jerky highlights ongoing consumer interest in unconventional taste combinations. - **Protein-packed Innovations:** With a rising emphasis on protein consumption, inventive formulations of traditional snacks offer new avenues for healthier indulgence. - **Convenient Gourmet Experiences:** As demand grows for gourmet flavor experiences in portable formats, consumers are increasingly seeking elevated snack options that deliver on taste and convenience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food sector continues to evolve, embracing bold collaborations to meet consumer desires for innovative and flavorful on-the-go options. - **Meat Processing Industry:** The meat processing industry is finding new life with collaborations that inject popular non-meat flavors into traditional products. - **E-commerce Grocery Sector:** Online grocery retailing is expanding its offerings as digital platforms become a primary avenue for introducing diverse snack selections to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Spicy Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-and-fritolay.md) - [Snack Chip Beef Jerkys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-doritos-taco.md) - [Cheesy Snack-Flavored Beef Jerkys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-fritos-chile-cheese-jerky.md) - [Chip-Flavored Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-x-fritolay.md) - [Soda-Flavored Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-and-dr-pepper.md) - [Subtly Sweet BBQ Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tangy-bbq.md) - [Nutty Sweet Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-duos.md) - [Streaming Series Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-and-squid-game.md) - [Sweet-And-Spicy Beef Jerky Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetandspicy-beef-jerky.md)