# Tapas-Inspired Snack Packs Hillshire's New Snacks Play on the Popularity of Small Plates By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapasinspired-snack References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-hillshire-snacking-rustic-harvest-small-plates/) & [hillshiresnacking](http://www.hillshiresnacking.com) With the growing demand for small plates and other shareable dishes, [Hillshire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillshire-farm) Snacking has debuted a new tapas-inspired snack pack. Not only does the new snack offer a variety of tantalizing flavors, but its also deliver a powerful nutritional boost to keep consumers going all day long. The new Rustic Harvest Small Plates snack from Hillshire is a prepackaged snack that contains four different components. Much like a [charcuterie board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preassembled-charcuterie) or other appetizers, the snack contains a mixture of Hickory Smoked Chicken Breast, White Cheddar Cheese, Cider Spiced Nuts and Multigrain Crisps. Each ingredient is packaged in its own compartment so consumers can customize the snack to their liking. In addition to the delicious flavors, the new tapas-inspired snack pack also contains [16 grams of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-snack-line), making it ideal for a mid-day pick-me-up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 68% | 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 - **Small Plates Craze:** Opportunity to explore innovative tapas-inspired snack packs with unique flavor profiles. - **Personalized Snacking:** Customizable snack packs with individual compartments for consumers to mix and match their preferred flavors and textures. - **Protein-packed Snacks:** Developing snacks that offer high levels of protein to satisfy consumers' demand for healthier snacking options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Snack Industry:** Innovative snack companies can capitalize on the popularity of small plates by tapping into the tapas-inspired snacking trend. - **Food Packaging Industry:** Designing personalized snack packs with unique compartments to enhance consumer experience and increase shelf appeal. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Potential for developing protein-packed snacks to cater to consumers' increasing interest in healthier, high-protein diets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spanish Cuisine Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peperami-tapas.md) - [Fridge-Free Protein Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisps-protein-snackers.md) - [Continental Charcuterie-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-snacking-duo.md) - [Protein-Packed Charcuterie Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-meats-chorizo.md) - [Grab-and-Go Charcuterie Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volpi-snack-cups.md) - [Charcuterie Snack Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-snack-trays.md) - [Protein-Rich Deli Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deli-snack-packs.md) - [Protein-Packed Snack Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volpi-foods-snack-cups.md) - [Savory-Sweet Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olli-snack-packs.md)