'Cherky' is an all-new shelf-stable product from Milk Truck Cheese that puts a flavorful spin on both jerky meat and cheese snacks.
The portable snack product blends Wisconsin cheddar cheese with artisanal bacon and spicy jalapeño to provide six grams of protein. Cherky is a product that helps consumers enjoy the taste of bacon, but in a much smaller portion than they might otherwise consume it.
In response to several health reports made over the last few years, many consumers have made concerted efforts to decrease their consumption of meat on a daily basis. As a result, jerky snack alternatives are appearing on the market that are made with plant-based substitutes like fruits and vegetables, or healthier meat options like salmon.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Meat and Cheese Hybrid Snacks
- The trend of combining meat and cheese in unique and portable snack options presents opportunities for further flavor experimentation and partnership with health-conscious consumers.
- Alternative Jerky Snacks
- The trend of alternative jerky snacks, made of plant-based substitutes like fruits and vegetables or healthier meat options like salmon, presents opportunities for the creation of new and interesting flavor profiles.
- Improved Portability and Shelf Stability
- The trend towards high-quality, portable, and shelf-stable snack options opens opportunities for businesses to create products that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.
Where This Applies
- Snack Foods
- Innovative combinations of meat and cheese and new flavors of jerky present opportunities for snack companies to differentiate their products and attract health-conscious consumers.
- Dairy Industry
- The creation of unique and flavorful cheese products for use in meat-based snack options presents growth opportunities for dairy companies looking to expand their product lines.
- Convenience Foods
- The trend towards high-quality, portable, and shelf-stable snack options presents opportunities for the creation of new and unique convenience foods, such as meat and cheese snack options.
