# Humanely Raised Chicken Products Applegate Farms Spicy Breaded Chicken Comes in Two Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-11 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-breaded-chicken References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/applegate-farms-unveils-new-additions-to-breaded-chicken-range/) & [applegate](https://applegate.com)  These [Applegate Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancake-sausage-stick) Spicy Breaded Chicken products are being launched by the [Hormel Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-southern-fried-fritters)-owned brand to provide consumers with some options to choose when seeking out a high-quality way to spice up mealtime. The products come in the form of the [Spicy Breaded Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sweet-chilli-tenders) and the Spicy Breaded Chicken Breast Bites, which are both crafted with humanely raised meat along with non-GMO ingredients. The products are both free from artificial ingredients and preservatives, while also being low in saturated fat and containing zero-grams of trans fat. VP of Brand Strategy & Innovation at Applegate Nicole Glenn commented on the new Applegate Farms Spicy Breaded Chicken products saying, "With a custom breadcrumb blend made with a variety of peppers, our crispy chicken tenders and bites leave a lasting kick that’s sure to please." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Humanely Raised Meat Products:** The trend of producing meat products using ethical and sustainable practices that prioritize the well-being of animals presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry. - **Non-gmo Ingredients:** As consumers become increasingly concerned about the safety and quality of the food they eat, incorporating non-GMO ingredients presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry. - **Clean Label Products:** The trend of creating food products that are free from artificial ingredients and preservatives presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Companies in the food manufacturing industry can take advantage of the trend towards humanely raised meat products in order to differentiate themselves from competitors and appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can consider incorporating non-GMO ingredients and clean label products in order to meet the changing dietary preferences of consumers and stay competitive in the market. - **Retail Grocery Stores:** Retail grocery stores can tap into the trend of producing humanely raised meat products by offering more options that cater to consumers who are looking for ethically and sustainably produced meat products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightly Breaded Chicken Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applegate-naturals-chicken-products.md) - [Piquant Plant-Based Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-foods-products.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Protein Egg Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frittata-bites.md) - [Cauliflower-Breaded Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-natural-chicken-bites.md) - [Piquant Plant-Based Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchicken-spicy-patties.md) - [Collaboration Spicy Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-we-feasts-hot-ones.md) - [Heat-And-Eat Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applegate-naturals-breakfast-sandwiches.md) - [Spicy Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-tenders.md)