# Poultry Jerky Snacks This Healthy Savory Treat is Made with Raw Nuts, Turkey Meat and Berries By M | Published 2015-08-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jerky-snacks References: [trndmonitor](http://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-dick-stevens-original-turkey-jerky-mix/) & [dickstevens](http://dickstevens.com/) Food brand Dick Stevens is giving traditional [beef jerky snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-habanero-beef-jerky) a heathly uplift with its range of [healthy and turkey-based dried meat treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-snack-product). This health-conscious version of the popular snack is made with wholesome ingredients, is rich in flavor and cuts out unnecessary sodium. While it might surprise you to think that beef jerky can replaced with turkey, it is entirely possible to create an equally delicious-tasting snack that is true to the original in flavor but made with much healthier ingredients. Dick Stevens' line is made with turkey instead of beef and flavored with raw nuts such as almonds, macadamia, pecans and even walnuts. Included in the mix are berries such as goji and cranberries replacing sugar and adding a sweet taste. These snacks come in a variety of flavors and are also [naturally gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-snack-stick). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthier Meat Snacks:** Opportunity for food brands to create alternative protein-based snacks that are healthier and more sustainable. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** Creating snacks with alternative protein sources such as turkey is a growing trend that can disrupt the meat snack industry. - **Innovative Flavors:** Incorporating unique and natural flavors such as raw nuts and berries can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the meat snack industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to create healthier and more sustainable alternative protein snacks to replace traditional meat snacks. - **Healthy Living:** Creating healthier snack options can appeal to consumers who value a healthier lifestyle. - **Nutrition:** Innovative and wholesome snack options like Dick Stevens' poultry jerky can disrupt the traditional meat snack industry by offering a healthy and nutritionally-rich alternative. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Protein-Packed Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-provisions-1.md) - [Handcrafted Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallbatch-jerky.md) - [Crunchy Jerky Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-jerky-trail-mixes.md) - [Jerky-Like Chicken Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-sticks.md) - [Dog-Friendly Functional Jerkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-jerky.md) - [Savory Artisan-Style Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-beef-jerky-snacks.md) - [Dog-Friendly Smoked Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-snacks-for-dogs.md) - [Plant-Powered Dog Jerky Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-jerky.md) - [Free-From Venison Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassfed-venison-snack-sticks.md)