# Globally Inspired Meatless Jerkies Sweet Earth Foods Savory Snacks Come in Flavors Like Korean BBQ By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-jerkies References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2020/3/sweet-earth-debuts-vegan-jerky-in-pizza-korean-barbecue-and-spicy-kung-pao-flavors) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sweet-earth-announces-thirteen-new-innovations-during-week-of-natural-products-expo-west-301014198.html) [Sweet Earth Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-entree) is continuing to expand its portfolio of plant-based products, which now includes a trio of meatless jerkies made with seitan. These new [plant-based jerky snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-salami-sticks) incorporate globally inspired flavors to create craveable varieties like Sweet [Korean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-foods) Barbecue and Spicy Kung Pao that are packed with 10 to 11 grams of protein per serving. These all-new savory snacks from Sweet Earth Foods are especially appealing as alternatives to traditional beef jerky, as they are free from any cholesterol, nitrates or antibiotics. Like other products from Sweet Earth Foods, the jerky alternatives are made to help people "savor the experience of eating plant-based" and enjoy nourishing and convenient choices to fuel their days. Image Credit: Sweet Earth Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Jerkies:** The rise of plant-based jerkies presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative meatless snack options. - **Globally Inspired Flavors:** Incorporating globally inspired flavors into meatless jerkies can disrupt the traditional beef jerky market and attract a variety of consumers. - **High-protein Snacks:** Creating high-protein meatless snacks like plant-based jerkies caters to the growing demand for convenient, healthy alternatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry can capitalize on the trend by expanding their offerings to include innovative meatless jerkies. - **Snack Food:** Snack food companies can explore the opportunity of introducing globally inspired meatless jerkies to appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Alternative Protein:** The alternative protein industry can leverage the demand for high-protein snacks by developing new and creative plant-based jerky options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thai-Style Vegan Jerkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangkok-bites.md) - [Plant-Based Jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-meat-jerky.md) - [Asian Plant-Based Jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlimeat-jerky.md) - [Sweet Potato Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-jerky.md) - [Cinnamon Churro Meatless Jerkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-jerky.md) - [Plant-Based Entrée Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-entree.md) - [Vegan Mushroom Jerkys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-meati-jerky.md) - [Savory Plant-Based Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-chicken-pieces.md) - [Beet Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beet-jerky.md)