# Dehydrated Soup Mixtures North Bay Trading Co.'s Soup Mixtures Require Nothing but Water to Cook By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soup-mixtures References: [northbaytrading](https://www.northbaytrading.com/soup/) Canada's [North Bay Trading Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-x-civerinos-hot-honey) is producing a line of hearty dry soup mixtures that can be prepared with nothing but boiling water. Perfect for camping, hiking or even a quick meal at home, these dehydrated soups are a healthy and convenient dinner solution. The dry soup mixtures from North Bay Trading Co. come in four different varieties, each of which is made with a delicious blend of dehydrated vegetables and grains such as whole wheat pasta, barley and wild rice. The soups are low in sodium, vegetarian-friendly and can be modified at home to meet consumer preferences. Additionally, the soups are extremely easy to prepare and require nothing more than boiling water to cook. With a growing number of consumers looking for [quick and easy meal solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-good-soups), these [dehydrated soup mixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-food-mixer) are an ultra-convenient option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 39% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dehydrated Meal Solutions:** The rise of dehydrated meal solutions presents an opportunity for companies to introduce more convenient and healthy meal options for consumers. - **Minimalist Cooking:** Minimalist cooking continues to be a trend as consumers seek out meal solutions that require little time and effort to prepare. - **Healthy Convenience:** The trend towards healthy convenience means companies can offer nutritious meal options that require minimal preparation and appeal to busy consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing companies can capitalize on the growth of dehydrated meal solutions by introducing more healthy and convenient options. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from the rise of dehydrated meal solutions as consumers seek lightweight and easy-to-prepare food options for camping and hiking trips. - **Meal Delivery:** The meal delivery industry can incorporate dehydrated meal solutions into their offerings, providing consumers with healthy and easy-to-prepare meal options delivered to their doorstep. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dry Moroccan Soup Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soup-girl.md) - [Freeze-Dried Soup Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-soup.md) - [Replenishing Bone Broth Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akrrush.md) - [Free-From Instant Soup Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-kitchen-plus-range.md) - [Instant Matzo Ball Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-matzo-ball-soup.md) - [Ready-to-Make Baby Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badaone-easy-baby-soup.md) - [Instantly Dissolvable Bouillons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-water-dissolve-bouillon.md) - [Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-servings-meals.md) - [Freeze-Dried Broccoli Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-soup.md)