# Jerky Protein Snack Packs These Flavored Snacks Contain a Variety of Wholesome Ingredients By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-09-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-snack-pack References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2016/05/handsome-jerky-co.html) & [handsomejerky](http://www.handsomejerky.com/) Rather than snacking on chips and other unhealthy, sodium-filled foods -- health-conscious people have the option to eat these protein snack packs that are filled with a variety of ingredients. Finding healthy snacks that taste good and also ease hunger symptoms can be difficult but brands such as the 'Handsome California [Jerky Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-jerky)' are changing that fact. The protein snack packs contain [beef jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenridge-naturals) that is embedded with almonds, seeds, walnuts and cranberries. The flavors that the snacks come in include a sweet chili sriracha and a honey teriyaki -- a perfect alternative to snacking on unhealthy food items with the same flavors. These snacks are perfect for people who are watching their weight or for those who are generally health-conscious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Wholesome Snacks:** The trend of healthy snacking is growing and there is a demand for tasty protein snacks with wholesome ingredients. - **Combining Ingredients:** The trend of combining different types of healthy ingredients in protein snacks is popular and offers opportunities for further innovation. - **Alternative Flavors:** There is a growing trend of offering protein snacks in alternative flavor options that are both healthy and tasty. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health Foods:** The health food industry can benefit from offering new and innovative protein snack options like these wholesome protein snack packs. - **Convenience Foods:** The convenience food industry can take advantage of this trend by offering more healthy and convenient snack options in easy-to-carry packs. - **Fitness Industry:** The fitness industry can tap into the trend of wholesome and protein-rich snacks by releasing their own snack options or partnering with existing brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protein-Packed Jerky Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-jerky-chips.md) - [Fridge-Free Protein Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps-protein-snackers.md) - [Beef Jerky Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-beef-jerky-snack-pack.md) - [Convenient Protein-Packed Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-provisions-1.md) - [Portable Snacking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-sticks.md) - [Protein-Rich Deli Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deli-snack-packs.md) - [Low-Sugar Protein-Rich Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-snack-stick.md) - [Protein-Forward Gen Z Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-inc.md) - [Fresh Ingredient Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenridge-naturals-ridge-packs.md)