# Pineapple Jerky Snacks Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. Makes a Sweet and Sour Meat-Free Jerky By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-11-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-free-jerky References: [vegansupply](https://vegansupply.ca/collections/newest-products/products/louisville-vegan-jerky-co-pineapple-sweet-sour-ltd-edition-85g) & [louisvilleveganfoods](https://www.louisvilleveganfoods.com/products/sweet-sour-pineapple) [Louisville Vegan Jerky Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pursuit-spirits) created just 15,000 bags of its limited-edition meat-free jerky in a Sweet & Sour Pineapple flavor. As such, each bag is labeled with a number so that fans know they have gotten their hands on an ultra-exclusive snack. The small-batch [plant-based jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-salami-sticks) is made with a base of textured whole bean soy that is enhanced with the flavors of 100% natural pineapple juice, all-natural ketchup, plus onion and garlic powder. For a unique meal enhancement, Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. suggests "adding Pineapple Sweet & Sour to your Chinese take-out for an easy way to give noodles some kick." A number of plant-powered snack brands are reclaiming the word "jerky" by creating [meatless dried snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-original-butcher-stick) with everything from eggplants, bananas and watermelon to mushrooms and coconut. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-powered Snacks:** The trend of creating meatless dried snacks using various plant-based ingredients offers an opportunity for innovation in the snack industry. - **Limited-edition Products:** The concept of producing limited-edition snacks with numbered labels presents an opportunity for creating a sense of exclusivity in the food industry. - **Sweet & Sour Flavors:** The popularity of sweet and sour flavors, like the Pineapple Sweet & Sour jerky, provides an opportunity for incorporating unique taste profiles in vegan snacks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry can explore innovative ways to create meatless snacks using a variety of plant ingredients. - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the trend of limited-edition products to create unique offerings that cater to consumers' desire for exclusive snacks. - **Flavor Enhancers:** Flavor enhancer manufacturers can explore the demand for sweet and sour flavors in the market and develop products that cater to this taste preference. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asian Plant-Based Jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlimeat-jerky.md) - [Thai-Style Vegan Jerkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangkok-bites.md) - [Vegan Mushroom Jerkys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-meati-jerky.md) - [Sweet Potato Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-jerky.md) - [Jackfruit Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruit-jerky.md) - [Beet Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beet-jerky.md) - [Cinnamon Churro Meatless Jerkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-jerky.md) - [Gummy Jerky Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chew-topia-gummy-jerky.md) - [Pineapple Teriyaki Protein Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-balls.md)