# Romantic Meat Boxes Bolyard's Meat and Provisions is Selling a 'MeatHeart' Box for Valentine's Day By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-boxes References: [ksdk](http://www.ksdk.com/life/holidays/give-a-meat-heart-box-for-valentines-day/394970553) & [bolyardsmeat](http://www.bolyardsmeat.com/) As as alternative to selling [heart-shaped boxes of candies, chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-chocolate-tins) or other confections to satisfy a sweet tooth, Bolyard's Meat and Provisions is offering savory meat boxes for Valentine's Day this year. The 'MeatHeart' boxes include a selection of [house-made charcuterie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-master-box), including a few festively shaped cuts. In total, there are nine different types of cured or smoked meats included and in the same way that the contents of a box of [Valentine's Day chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-delights-box) is labeled, the MeatHeart box also includes details of each piece of meat. These alternative gift boxes can be pre-ordered for a limited time during this holiday period. Outside of Valentine's Day, the business in Maplewood, Missouri also offers a variety of kits for meat lovers, including the 'Weekend Warrior' and 'Meat for the Week.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 84% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Savory Gift Boxes:** The trend of offering alternative gift boxes filled with savory items instead of traditional sweets provides an opportunity for businesses to cater to those with a preference for savory flavors. - **House-made Charcuterie:** The trend of creating and selling house-made charcuterie provides an opportunity for businesses to showcase their unique and high-quality meat products. - **Pre-order Limited Editions:** The trend of offering pre-order options for limited edition gift boxes allows businesses to create a sense of exclusivity and anticipation among their customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of offering alternative gift boxes filled with savory items, giving customers more choices beyond traditional sweet treats. - **Artisanal Meat Products:** The trend of creating and selling house-made charcuterie presents an opportunity for the artisanal meat products industry to showcase their craftsmanship and unique flavors. - **E-commerce:** The trend of offering pre-order options for limited edition gift boxes provides an opportunity for the e-commerce industry to attract customers with exclusive and limited-edition products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heart-Shaped Pepperoni Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearttoheart-kits.md) - [Romantic Meat-Free Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-steak-recipe-kit.md) - [Valentine's Protein Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-boy-loving-tasting-set.md) - [Dog-Friendly Valentine's Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-selection-box.md) - [Cherry-Beet Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeting-heart.md) - [Valentine's Day Brunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetheart-special-brunch-box.md) - [Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Day Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardners-candies.md) - [Valentine's Day Meal Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indulgence-dinner-for-2.md) - [Valentine’s Day-Themed Candy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-letters-a-candy-tasting-collection.md)