# Cheese-Based Protein Snacks BelGioioso Cheese's Newest Snacks Emphasize Protein from Cheese By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-from-cheese References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/Resources/Slideshow/2017/06/Cheese-snacks-at-IDDBA/1.aspx?TipID=0) & [belgioioso](https://www.belgioioso.com) At this year's International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association expo, [BelGioioso Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgioioso) introduced two new products that show off protein from cheese: the Power-Full Snack and Snacking Rolls. The Power-Full Snack takes the form of individually wrapped, 80-calorie rounds of [Parmesan cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmesan-snacks), each of which boasts seven grams of protein. Alongside this new snack, the brand also unveiled its Snacking Rolls, which feature a blend of provolone cheese and genoa salami, which are packaged in single-serve packs that provide satiety with 10 grams of protein. As many health-conscious consumers are now looking to supplement the amount of protein in their diets through snacks, a number of on-the-go products are being launched with an emphasis on calling out protein content. While there are plenty of plant-based snacks that have been developed with a focus on protein, there are just as many [charcuterie-inspired snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-snacking-duo) being launched at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Cheese-based Protein Snacks:** BelGioioso's new cheese-based protein snacks are a disruptive innovation opportunity in the on-the-go snack market. - **Protein-enhanced Snacks:** The rise of protein-enhanced snacks presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for food and beverage companies to offer healthier snacking options. - **Charcuterie-inspired Snacks:** The launch of charcuterie-inspired snacks, like BelGioioso's Snacking Rolls, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the snacking industry for meat and cheese producers to expand their product lines. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dairy Industry:** BelGioioso Cheese's latest protein-based snack innovations demonstrate disruptive innovation opportunities within the dairy industry to create high-protein products that cater to the needs of health-conscious consumers. - **Snack Industry:** The increase in protein-fueled snack products highlights an opportunity for disruption and innovation within the snack industry by offering healthy and low-calorie snacking options that fulfill consumer demand. - **Meat Industry:** The introduction of cheese and meat combinations, like BelGioioso's Snacking Rolls, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the meat industry to expand product lines and catering to the needs of consumers looking for protein-based snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Packed Cheese Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cheese-bar.md) - [Protein-Driven Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cheese-sticks.md) - [High-Protein Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-cheese.md) - [Fridge-Free Protein Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps-protein-snackers.md) - [Protein-Packed Cheese Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quest-cheese-crackers.md) - [Nutritious Cheese Curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-cheese-curds.md) - [Seasoned Puffed Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps-snack.md) - [Oven-Baked Crispy Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granarolo-cheese-crisps.md) - [Protein-Rich Puffed Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-puffs.md)