# Flavored Salmon Snacks 'Dear North' Makes Snack-Sized Salmon Bites in Wild Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-bites References: [dearnorth](http://dearnorth.com/collections/all) At this year's Natural Products Expo West, Dear North showcased its flavorful range of Salmon Bites. While this term often refers to small-sized portions of salmon that are meant to be served with dinner, this product is suited to snacking. The Alaska Salmon bites come in a range of unexpected flavors like Wild Alaska Spruce, Spicy Fireweed Honey and Salted Rhubarb & Raspberries. Out of the package, the [bite-sized salmon snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-and-chip-bites) resemble strips of jerky. As an alternative to [mainstream beef jerky types](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-jim-bites), these salmon strips are also branded as rich sources of protein that will satisfy with unconventional flavors. In line with a rise in health consciousness, meat is being consumed in smaller portions and making the transition from dinner's main course to a [staple snack food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-bee-snackers). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flavored Salmon Snacks:** Opportunity for companies to explore innovative flavors and formats in the salmon snack market. - **Alternative Jerky Options:** Potential for companies to disrupt the beef jerky market with unconventional protein snacks like salmon bites. - **Snacking Shift:** Changing consumer preferences towards snacking creates an opportunity to introduce new snack-sized salmon products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthy Snack Foods:** Health-focused food companies can capitalize on the demand for nutritious and flavorful snack options. - **Seafood and Aquaculture:** The seafood industry can explore new ways to market salmon as a convenient and tasty snack. - **Meat Jerky:** Traditional beef jerky brands can innovate by introducing alternative protein snacks like salmon bites. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salmon Protein Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-snack-sticks.md) - [Fish-Based Snacking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-stackers.md) - [Wild-Caught Salmon Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-nuggets.md) - [Salmon Superfood Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-superfood-balls.md) - [Mini Salmon Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-salmon-sausages.md) - [Wasabi Salmon Skin Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasabi-ginger.md) - [Salmon Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-island-salmon-bacon.md) - [Snackable Smoked Salmon Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lox-in-a-box.md) - [Elevated Salmon-Based Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-island-salmon.md)