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# Flavor-Packed Pickled Beans
Matt & Steve's Pickled Legumes Come in a Variety of Bold Flavors

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2019-07-30 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-steves
References: [can.mattandsteve](https://can.mattandsteve.com)

Matt & Steve's is a Mississauga-based company that's dedicated to providing its consumers with the best all-natural [pickled goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-party) possible, all of which are completely non-GMO certified, have no MSG or artificial ingredients, and are made in a completely gluten, dairy and nut-free facility. Its [picked beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-product), asparagus and olives, are available online to consumers throughout Canada and the US, and are also stocked by major grocery stores and other retailers.

'The Extreme Bean' jars come in a range of different flavors, from Hot & Spicy, to Garlic & Dill and Sweet & Savory. Its 'Asparagoos' are offered in similar flavors, and its olives are known for their spicy edge. The beans and asparagus make for great Caesar toppings, and look right at home on a charcuterie board as well. To make crafting the perfect cocktail even easier, Matt & Steve's offers a 'Signature [Caesar Rimmer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twang-hot-pickle-flavored-salt),' and has plenty of recipes available on its site for free.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.4/10
- Popularity: 67% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **All-natural Pickled Goods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in developing unique pickling methods for a wider range of natural produce.
- **Hot and Spicy Flavor Trends:** Innovative flavor experimentation could lead to new, bold hot and spicy pickled products to cater to the growing interest in this flavor profile.
- **DIY Cocktail Kits:** Creating DIY cocktail kits with pre-made pickled garnishes could be a disruptive innovation for at-home bartending products.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can expand its pickling line to include natural produce for new and unique pickling products.
- **Grocery Retail:** Grocery retailers can expand their inventory to include more unique pickled products, capitalizing on the hot and spicy flavor trend.
- **Home Bartending Products:** Creating DIY cocktail kits can be a disruptive innovation for at-home bartending products and can attract a niche market within the beverage industry.

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