# Cheesy Jerky Snacks These Protein Packs from Chef's Cut Pair Jerky and Cheese By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jerky-and-cheese References: [berryondairy.blogspot](http://berryondairy.blogspot.ca/2017/04/say-cheese-make-dairy-foods-star-of.html) & [chefscutrealjerky](https://chefscutrealjerky.com/) At the recent Sweets & Snacks Expo 2017, Chef's Cut Real Jerky introduced one of its newest products, which pairs [jerky and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-snacking-duo). These Protein Packs include combinations of Smoked Beef Original Recipe and Cheddar Cheese and Smoked Turkey Teriyaki with Pepper Jack Cheese, with the 1.5-ounce packs offering about 16 to 17 grams of protein with each serving. Since the cheese in the snack packs is dehydrated, the packs are shelf-stable products that are ideal for on-the-go snacking. Other jerky snack producers like Oberto and Tanka have also released snack sets that pair meat with trail mix. Similarly, a number of snack brands are also releasing assorted snack sets that pair nuts, chocolate and cheese as satiating, well-balanced snacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 30% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Protein Snack Combos:** Opportunity for creating innovative snack packs that pair different high-protein foods, such as jerky and cheese, to provide convenient and satiating on-the-go snacks. - **Dehydrated Cheese:** Potential for developing dehydrated cheese products that enhance the shelf-stability of snack packs, allowing for easy storage and portability. - **Assorted Snack Sets:** Opportunity for snack brands to offer diverse snack sets that combine various ingredients like nuts, chocolate, and cheese, providing consumers with well-balanced and satisfying snacks. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities to create unique and convenient snack packs that cater to consumers' demand for protein-rich and well-balanced on-the-go options. - **Dairy Industry:** Opportunity to develop and market dehydrated cheese products that can be incorporated into various snack packs, meeting the need for shelf-stable and portable dairy options. - **Gourmet Food Industry:** Potential for gourmet snack brands to create premium assorted snack sets that combine high-quality ingredients like nuts, chocolate, and cheese, providing indulgent and satisfying snacking experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fridge-Free Protein Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps-protein-snackers.md) - [Cheesy Snack-Flavored Beef Jerkys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-fritos-chile-cheese-jerky.md) - [Protein-Packed Jerky Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-jerky-chips.md) - [Portable Meaty Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-cheese-combo-stick.md) - [Beef Jerky Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-beef-jerky-snack-pack.md) - [Snack Chip Beef Jerkys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-doritos-taco.md) - [Protein-Driven Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cheese-sticks.md) - [Cheesy Artisan Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-provisions-products.md) - [BBQ Chip Beef Jerkys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-x-doritos-sweet-tangy-bbq.md)