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# Sustainably Sourced Calamari Snacks
The New SeaPak Calamari is Quick and Easy to Prepare

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-07-24 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seapak-calamari
References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/122595-seapak-sustainably-sourced-calamari) & [seapak](http://www.seapak.com/)

The SeaPak Calamari has been unveiled by the SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Co. as a new product for consumers seeking a quick and easy option for meals or snacks. Sustainable sourced, the product consists of wild-caught calamari that has been coated in a breading that will crisp up in the oven to mimc the flavor and texture experience of restaurant varieties. The calamari can be prepared as a high-protein snack or even as a hassle-free appetizer to serve guests; a tomato Romano sauce is included with the product to enhance the savory flavor profile.

The SeaPak Calamari features a suggested retail price of $8.99 and is being launched in the frozen food section of select retailers including [Kroger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-selection-meals), [Safeway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perdue-chicken-plus-snackers), [Albertsons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-bars) and Tops across the US.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Sustainable Seafood:** Opportunity to create new sustainable seafood products for consumers seeking environmentally friendly food options.
- **Convenient Snacks:** Opportunity to create new convenient seafood snacks for consumers seeking easy-to-prepare, high-protein snacks.
- **Restaurant-inspired Foods:** Opportunity to create new restaurant-quality seafood products for consumers seeking to recreate dining experiences at home.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Frozen Food:** Opportunity to produce frozen seafood products for consumers seeking convenience and easy-to-store foods.
- **Seafood:** Opportunity to innovate on seafood products and explore the market for sustainably sourced fish offerings.
- **Gourmet Food:** Opportunity to create gourmet seafood products for consumers seeking restaurant-quality foods at home.

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