# Seafood-Based Bacon Strips Simply West Coast's Salmon Style Bacon is a Naturally Sourced Product By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-03-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-west-coast References: [simplywestcoast](https://simplywestcoast.com/bacon-style-salmon/) Simply West Coast is an ethical seafood brand specializing in canned soups, frozen dishes and more -- its Salmon Style Bacon is an alternative to the traditional pork snack and consists of naturally sourced ingredients. Targeting health-conscious consumers, this bacon alternative is made with [wild caught Pacific salmon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-stackers) and is naturally sourced and cured, boasting less sodium than the classic bacon product. Each of Simply West Coast's products is also [Ocean Wise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-pacific-sausages)® certified, is gluten free and no-GMO, ensuring consumers can indulge while sticking to a balanced diet that is rich in protein. Boasting 11 grams of protein per serving (2 slices), this salmon-based bacon alternative is the perfect pairing to morning egg dishes, sandwich melts and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 24% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Seafood-based Alternatives:** Simply West Coast's Salmon Style Bacon demonstrates a trend towards seafood-based alternatives in meat-centric diets. - **Health-conscious Snacks:** The popularity of Simply West Coast's naturally sourced and gluten-free salmon-based bacon shows the potential for health-conscious snack alternatives in the market. - **Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing:** Simply West Coast's Ocean Wise® certification highlights the growing importance of sustainable and ethical sourcing practices in the food industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Foods:** The success of Simply West Coast's salmon-based bacon alternative indicates an opportunity for innovation in the snack foods industry, particularly in the healthy snacking market. - **Seafood Production:** The trend towards seafood-based alternatives presents an opportunity for disruption in the seafood production industry, specifically in the development of more sustainable and ethical practices. - **Protein-based Foods:** Simply West Coast's salmon-based bacon demonstrates the potential for innovation in the protein-based food industry, particularly in the development of meat alternatives for health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Focused Salmon Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-pacific-sausages.md) - [Seaweed-Based Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-substitute.md) - [Plant-Based Smoked Salmons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-smoked-salmon.md) - [Seaweed-Based Bacon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umaro-foods.md) - [Salmon Protein Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-snack-sticks.md) - [Vegan Smoked Salmon Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-smoked-salmon-slices.md) - [Elevated Salmon-Based Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-island-salmon.md) - [Plant-Based Smoked Salmon Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-slices.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bacon-style-strips.md)