# Salmon Jerky Snacks Fishpeople's Wild Alaskan Salmon Jerky Puts a Snackable Spin on Fish By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-jerky References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2018/new-releases-fishpeople-seeks-redefine-seafood) & [fishpeopleseafood](https://fishpeopleseafood.com/collections/wild-alaskan-salmon-jerky) Fishpeople offers a range of [meal-centric seafood products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildcaught-pacific-cod) but at this year's Natural Products Expo East it is unveiling a line of [salmon jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-jerky-chips) to venture into the snacking category. The Wild Alaskan Salmon Jerky is offered in four flavors, Rainbow Peppercorn, Sweet and Smoky Original, Lemon Zest and Herb, as well as Ancho Chili Lime, providing 24 grams of protein per bag with just six grams of sugar and no artificial flavors or preservatives. While many conventional jerky products have become unappealing to consumers who are looking for [healthy snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-habanero-beef-jerky), these fish jerky strips are rich in omegas and gluten-free. As with all of its products, Fishpeople spotlights sustainable, wild-caught fish and a "ridiculously transparent" approach to transparency; with the Wild Alaskan Salmon Jerky, consumers are able to trace the fish back to the very fisherman who harvested it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 18% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seafood Snacks:** The trend of seafood-based snacks presents the opportunity for companies to create healthy, high-protein snack options. - **Sustainable Protein:** The trend of sustainable and responsibly sourced protein presents the opportunity for companies to create unique products that will attract eco-conscious consumers. - **Transparent Sourcing:** The trend of transparency in food sourcing presents the opportunity for companies to showcase the ethical and sustainable practices used in their products. ### Where This Applies - **Seafood Industry:** The seafood industry could capitalize on the trend towards healthy snack options, utilizing different types of fish. - **Natural Products Industry:** The natural products industry could embrace the trend of sustainable protein and transparent sourcing to create unique products that align with their values. - **Snack Food Industry:** The snack food industry has the opportunity to tap into the seafood snack trend and offer healthier, high-protein options to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavor-First Fish Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-fish-bites.md) - [Wild-Caught Salmon Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-nuggets.md) - [Wasabi Salmon Skin Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasabi-ginger.md) - [Fish-Based Snacking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-stackers.md) - [Cheesy Fish Jerkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-fish-jerky.md) - [Salmon Superfood Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-superfood-balls.md) - [Salmon Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-island-salmon-bacon.md) - [Sashimi-Quality Salmon Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finfare-pet-foods.md) - [Elevated Salmon-Based Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-island-salmon.md)