# Snack-Sized Sausages Duke's Small-Batch Meat Snacks Provide Consumers with a Boost of Protein By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallbatch-meat References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/industry-news-dukes-smoked-meats-launches-new-look-new-products-nationwide/) & [dukesmeats](http://dukesmeats.com/landing/) Duke's is a new brand of small-batch meat snacks that cater to the growing number of consumers looking for protein-rich food products. With gourmet flavors ranging from Hatch Green Chile to Hickory Peach BBQ, the bite-sized sausages are likely to appeal to those looking for snacks that are both functional and flavorful. Duke's collection of small-batch meat snacks consists of smoked meats that have been seasoned and packaged in bite-sized portions for easy snacking. There are six protein-rich varieties of these Smoked Shorty Sausages and each is made from meat that has been slow-smoked, hand-hung and dried. The meat is then seasoned with whole ingredients such as roasted garlic and diced Serrano peppers instead of just dried spices. As an added selling-point, the meat snacks are free from hormones, nitrates and gluten so that consumers can be sure that they are enjoying a more natural food product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Protein-rich Snacks:** Creating new and innovative protein-rich snack options for health-conscious consumers. - **Gourmet Flavors:** Exploring unique and gourmet flavor combinations to elevate the snacking experience. - **Natural and Free-from Products:** Developing food products that are free from harmful additives and cater to consumers seeking more natural options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Meat Snack Industry:** Introducing innovative small-batch meat snack products to meet the increasing demand for protein-rich snacks. - **Health Food Industry:** Providing consumers with nutritious and protein-packed snack choices to support their healthy lifestyle. - **Gluten-free Food Industry:** Creating gluten-free meat snack options to cater to the growing market of individuals with gluten intolerance or sensitivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifestyle-Conscious Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-provisions.md) - [Miniaturized Ready-to-Eat Sausage Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richmond-minis.md) - [Gourmet Charcuterie Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salami-sticks.md) - [Savory Better-for-You Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sausage-project-chicken-sausages.md) - [Naturally Flavored Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bavarian-meats.md) - [Bite-Sized Cured Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mad-butcher-bites.md) - [Plant-Based Snacking Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-vegan-sausages.md) - [Portable Snacking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-sticks.md) - [Savory Meat Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-boar.md)