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# Antibiotic-Free Beef Jerky
'Chomps' Meat Snack Sticks are Made with Grass-Fed Beef

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-15 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-snack
References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/chomps-snack-sticks/) & [gochomps](http://www.gochomps.com/collections/all?awesm=un.cr_chomps)

The [high protein diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-snack-line) is still raging on as a favorite amongst consumers, which is why products like 'Chomps' Meat Snack Sticks that provide a delicious, guilt-free way to snack are being created. Using [grass-fed beef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffs) in their creation, 'Chomps' Meat Snack Sticks are gluten-free, contain no antibiotics and are finished with natural seasonings.

'Chomps' Meat Snack Sticks are created for the Paleo diet consumer, but can be a great alternative for others who are looking for a healthier alternative to [traditional gas station beef jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-habanero-beef-jerky).

Coming in boxes of 24 or a pack of just five, 'Chomps' Meat Snack Sticks are sugar-free and packaged to be the perfect way to up protein intake when on the go.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **High Protein Diet:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new high protein snack options using non-traditional ingredients.
- **Gluten-free Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create gluten-free snacks that appeal to a wide range of dietary requirements and preferences.
- **Healthier Gas Station Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce healthier alternatives to traditional gas station snacks, meeting the demand for convenient and nutritious options on the go.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative food and beverage products that cater to specific diets and health-conscious consumers.
- **Snack Foods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional snack foods by offering healthier, natural, and guilt-free options with unique flavors and ingredients.
- **Convenience Stores:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the convenience store industry by offering a wider range of nutritious and specialized snacks and products for on-the-go consumers.

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