# Korean-Style Canned Meats SPAM Korean BBQ Flavored is Sweet and Spicy with Umami Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-07-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-korean-bbq-flavored References: [placera.se](https://www.placera.se/placera/pressmeddelanden/2024/07/11/hormel-foods-the-makers-of-the-spam-brand-fire-up-fan-tastebuds-with-new-spam-korean-bbq-flavored-variety.html) & [spam](https://www.spam.com/recipes/korean-barbeque-spamburger-hamburger)  People enjoy canned meat in various ways, from adding it to sandwiches and salads to creating hearty stews and pasta dishes, and [SPAM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-gochujang) Korean BBQ Flavored is a new way to enhance comfort meals. Inspired by the brand's popularity in Korean culture and growing [Korean BBQ on menus across America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbbq-menu), SPAM Korean BBQ Flavored boasts sweet, spicy and umami notes from soy sauce, garlic, ginger, paprika, sesame and gochujang paste. This globally inspired SPAM variety was made to be sizzled on the grill and its Korean-inspired spices naturally pair well with everything from kimchi slaw to traditional dishes like Budae Jjigae (army stew.) Tangy, aromatic SPAM Korean BBQ Flavored is the brand's 12th permanent variety and it's exclusively at [Walmart's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-japanese-barbecue-sauce-flavored) stores and website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Fusion Cuisine at Home:** The introduction of SPAM Korean BBQ Flavored offers home cooks an accessible way to explore global flavors without needing specialized culinary skills. - **Culturally-inspired Comfort Foods:** Combining popular American comfort foods with Korean BBQ flavors taps into the increasing consumer desire for familiar yet adventurous dining experiences. - **Premiumization of Everyday Staples:** Elevating a ubiquitous product like SPAM with high-quality, exotic ingredients meets the demand for premium, convenient meal options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Packaged Foods:** Innovative products like SPAM Korean BBQ Flavored highlight opportunities in the packaged foods sector to blend convenience with global culinary trends. - **Retail and E-commerce:** The exclusive launch of this unique flavor at Walmart suggests a strategy where retailers can draw customers through limited, culturally unique offerings. - **Food and Beverage Innovation:** Integration of multicultural flavors into traditional food products shows potential for continuous innovation in the food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Umami Canned Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-gochujang.md) - [Korean Condiment-Flavored Canned Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-gochujang1.md) - [Japanese BBQ Canned Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-japanese-barbecue-sauce-flavored.md) - [Savory-Flavored Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-flavor.md) - [Korean Barbecue Teriyaki Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-bbq-sauce-korean-style.md) - [Reimagined Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-dog.md) - [Korean BBQ Menu Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-menu.md) - [Maple-Flavored Tin Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-maple-flavored.md) - [Korean BBQ Spice Rubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubrub.md)