# Seafood Jerky Snacks River Select's Wild Salmon Jerky is Locally Sourced in British Columbia By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-03-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-jerky References: [amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/River-Select-Wild-Salmon-Jerky/dp/B079ZPLCLN?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [riverselect](https://www.riverselect.ca/product/river-select-wild-salmon-jerky-110g-original/) River Select's Wild Salmon Jerky is a seafood jerky product that is a healthier and lighter alternative to traditional, meat-based snacks. The brand's premium seafood jerky is naturally and locally sourced in British Columbia, Canada and features fish that is [Ocean Wise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-pacific-sausages) certified. Made from a mix of wild Keta and wild Sockeye salmon, the product boasts 3 grams of protein per stick and is also infused with herbs and spices, garlic powder and natural smoke flavors. This tasty snack is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up for those running low on protein and is a great pre or post-workout option that provides an instant boost of energy. Available on [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-beef-jerky-snack-pack), this product is sold in 55 gram resealable packs and is affordably priced at $8.99 per item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Seafood Jerky Trend:** There is an opportunity to create more seafood jerky products as a healthier alternative to traditional, meat-based snacks. - **Local Sourcing Trend:** More brands can incorporate locally sourced ingredients in their products to appeal to consumers' demand for sustainability. - **Alternative Protein Trend:** Alternative proteins, such as seafood, are gaining popularity and can be utilized in snack products as a way to attract a wider range of health-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthy Snacks Industry:** Companies in the healthy snacks industry can expand their product line to include seafood jerky snacks to meet the demand for healthier snack options. - **Sustainable Food Industry:** Incorporating locally sourced and Ocean Wise certified seafood in snack products can help companies in the sustainable food industry appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Fitness/nutrition Industry:** Manufacturers of protein supplements in the fitness and nutrition industry can create seafood jerky products as a convenient, on-the-go protein source for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild-Caught Salmon Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-nuggets.md) - [Health-Focused Salmon Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-pacific-sausages.md) - [Salmon Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-island-salmon-bacon.md) - [Flavor-First Fish Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-fish-bites.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) - [Salmon Superfood Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-superfood-balls.md) - [Artisanal Dried Pet Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanic-discovery-box.md) - [Elevated Salmon-Based Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-island-salmon.md)