# Michelin-Starred Seed Snacks Render Teamed Up with Award-Winning Chefs to Make 'State Bird Seeds' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-bird-seeds References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/startup-food-company-unveils-new-snack-line-in-los-angeles-300591060.html) & [renderfood](https://www.renderfood.com/shop) 'State Bird Seeds' is the name of a new savory snack mix that can be ordered from Render as part of its inaugural collaboration with [James Beard Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-programs) Award-winning chefs. In working with Render, Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, the owners of the [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnal-umami-cut-beef-jerky)-starred restaurants State Bird Provisions and The Progress in San Francisco, took inspiration from a dish that they commonly make. State Bird Seed is a savory snack prepared with puffed quinoa, [seeds, herbs and spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantchi). The snack is offered in three flavors—Almond Rosemary, Sea Salt and Furikake—that can be enjoyed straight from the bag or sprinkled over oatmeal, salads, meat or pots of yogurt. While Michelin-starred eats can usually only be experienced as part of a restaurant experience, a number of brands are now releasing chef-crafted gourmet snacks for foodies. Image Credit: Meg Smith ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 17% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chef-crafted Gourmet Snacks:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with award-winning chefs to create unique and high-quality snack offerings. - **Savory Snack Mixes:** Growing trend of savory snack mixes made with premium ingredients, providing a healthier and more flavorful snacking option. - **Multi-purpose Snacks:** Rise in snacks that can be enjoyed on their own or used as versatile toppings for various dishes, catering to consumer preferences for convenience and customization. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can partner with renowned chefs to develop innovative and upscale snack products. - **Gourmet Snack Manufacturing:** Manufacturers specializing in gourmet snacks can explore collaborations with award-winning chefs to create exclusive and premium snack offerings. - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness brands can tap into the demand for nutritious and flavorful snack options by introducing savory snack mixes made with wholesome ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bake-at-Home Cracker Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-at-home-cracker-mix.md) - [Baking-Focused Toasted Seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-toasted-seeds.md) - [Seed-Based Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superseed-snack-clusters.md) - [Gourmet Convenience Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-star-ramen.md) - [Tabletop Seed Shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchy-seeds-need-seeds.md) - [Cheesecake-Flavored Sunflower Seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smackin-strawberry-cheesecake.md) - [Spicy Sprouted Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-sichuan.md) - [Chicken Feed-Inspired Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perdue-chix-mix.md) - [Snackable Seed Butter Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-butter-berries.md)