# Globally Inspired Meatless Strips Sweet Earth Foods is Expanding Its Mindful Chik'n Strips By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-04-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-chikn-strips References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sweet-earth-foods-announces-three-new-plant-based-mindful-chikn-flavors-301260682.htmls) & [SweetEarthFoods](http://www.SweetEarthFoods.com) Sweet Earth Foods is introducing even more ready-to-eat, seasoned offerings with the expansion of its best-selling Mindful Chik'n Strips line. The new products tap into [globally inspired flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tofoo-co-2) for inspiration and they make it easy for a wide range of consumers to enjoy meatless meals, or even snacks, at home. The [plant-based protein products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanbean-products) are being introduced in all-new varieties like Sweet Earth Shredded Korean Style BBQ, Sweet Earth Shredded Seasoned Chik'n and Sweet Earth Seasoned Chipotle Chik'n Strips. These [meatless strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-chicken-pieces) have the potential to be added to everything from sandwiches and salads to homemade tacos, and they're appealing meatless alternatives with at least 13 grams of protein and four grams of dietary fiber, plus they boast a much lower environmental impact than comparable animal products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 10% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Globally-inspired Plant-based Proteins:** There is a growing trend of manufacturers offering plant-based protein products inspired by globally-inspired flavors to cater to a wider audience and address concerns about sustainability and animal welfare. - **Ready-to-eat Meat Substitutes:** The trend of offering ready-to-eat meat substitutes like Sweet Earth's Mindful Chik'n Strips makes it easy for consumers to enjoy meatless meals or snacks at home, providing opportunities for convenience and accessibility. - **High-protein, Fiber-rich Meat Substitutes:** Offering meatless strips with at least 13 grams of protein and four grams of dietary fiber appeals to health-conscious consumers looking for alternatives to traditional meat products, presenting opportunities for health and wellness innovation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The plant-based food industry has the potential to disrupt the meat industry by providing sustainable and ethical alternatives, catering to environmental and animal welfare concerns. - **Ready-to-eat Food Industry:** The ready-to-eat food industry can capitalize on the trend of offering convenient meat substitutes that cater to consumers looking for easy and accessible meatless meals or snacks. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Meat substitutes with high protein and dietary fiber content align with the health and wellness trend, providing opportunities for innovation in the food and supplement industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Entrée Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-entree.md) - [Savory Plant-Based Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-chicken-pieces.md) - [Meatless Game Day Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-game-day-spreads.md) - [Versatile Chicken-Like Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-foods-plantbased-chicken-strips.md) - [Swicy Plant-Based Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sweet-chilli-tenders.md) - [Inaugural Plant-Based Chicken Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantaway-chickn-fillet.md) - [Frozen Vegan Chicken Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-chick-n.md) - [Dippable Crisp-Flavored Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morningstar-farms-chikn-fries.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Rib-Inspired Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morningstar-farms-riblets.md)