# Steamed Egg Snacks Steamies are Steamed-Cooked Soft Eggs for Eating on the Go By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-02-07 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamed-egg References: [thedieline](https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/2/5/steamies-packaging-is-clucking-adorable) St. John Family Farms is expanding its brand with a new line of steamed-cooked eggs called Steamies. The [protein-packed, portable snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egglife-foods-1) are available in a wide range of flavors that are emphasized with colorful boxes and whimiscial names like Scootin' with Salt & Pepper or Ramblin' with Ranch finishing salt. There's something for everyone, as there are flavors that are cheesy, spicy or reminiscent of the [flavors of egg salad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oolie). To express the on-the-go nature of the snacks, each playful [soft-cooked egg box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickled-quail-eggs) depicts an image of a chicken in some sort of vehicle, be it a scooter, a boat, a bike or a rocket ship. The eggs are touted as "better than boiled" and highlight the fact that there's 18 grams of protein per container. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Snacks:** The rise of portable snack options like Steamies cater to busy, on-the-go consumers looking for quick and nutritious options. - **Flavor Innovations:** Steamies' range of unique and bold flavors highlight an opportunity for flavor innovation in the snack industry. - **Convenient Packaging:** The playful packaging of Steamies provides an opportunity for brands to incorporate fun and appealing packaging to make their snacks stand out. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Industry:** Steamies' arrival highlights avenues for product development in the growing snack industry. - **Convenience Stores:** Steamies' portability and packaging make them an ideal snack option for convenience stores looking for unique and attractive products to stock on their shelves. - **Health Food Industry:** Steamies' high protein content and emphasis on nutrition represent an opportunity for the health food industry to tap into the growing demand for convenient and healthy snack options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Eat Omelet Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crepini.md) - [Convenient Scrambled Egg Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-crack-an-egg-1.md) - [Jerky-Like Chicken Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-sticks.md) - [Seasoned Quail Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-quail-eggs.md) - [Convenient Protein-Packed Breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wecook-egg-bites.md) - [Versatile Sous-Vide Egg Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egglands-best-sous-vide-egg-rounds.md) - [Single-Serve Pickled Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unapologetically-pickled-eggs.md) - [Scrambled Egg Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-scrambled-eggs.md) - [Fried Egg-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-egg-potato-chips.md)