# Charcuterie Tasting Boards The Columbus Charcuterie Tasting Board Line Suits Small Gatherings By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasting-board References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/columbus-adds-innovation-just-in-time-for-smaller-holiday-get-togethers-301178091.html) & [columbuscraftmeats](http://www.columbuscraftmeats.com) Knowing that people will be hosting more intimate holiday gatherings this year, [Columbus Craft Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbus-craft-nuts) is expanding its Charcuterie Tasting Board line for the season with bold new flavors. With the new [Columbus Mediterranean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preassembled-charcuterie) Charcuterie Tasting Board, there's a selection of chorizo, prosciutto, Taralli crackers, dried Turkish apricots, Fontina cheese and French olives that are ready for snacking. The line was created to make the [premium charcuterie experience easy and convenient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-curing-barn) for all, and the brand-new Mediterranean-inspired variety shares a unique selection of ingredients on a wood-printed board. As Caviness Drake, associate brand manager for Columbus Craft Meats, says: "We understand people are getting together in smaller groups these days, but they still don't always have the time to shop and put together a high-quality and great-looking charcuterie board." Image Credit: Columbus Craft Meats ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Intimate Gatherings:** There is a growing trend of hosting smaller, more intimate gatherings. - **Convenience:** There is a trend towards convenient, pre-packaged charcuterie boards that save time and effort. - **Bold Flavors:** There is a trend towards introducing bold and unique flavor profiles in charcuterie boards. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the increasing demand for pre-packaged, convenient charcuterie boards. - **Packaging and Printing:** The packaging and printing industry can explore innovative designs and materials for charcuterie board packaging to enhance the visual appeal. - **Premium Ingredients:** The premium ingredients industry can showcase their unique offerings by partnering with charcuterie board brands to create exclusive flavor profiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Pre-Assembled Charcuterie Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preassembled-charcuterie.md) - [Charcuterie Snack Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-snack-trays.md) - [Charcuterie Board Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-board-kits.md) - [Festive Pre-Made Cheese Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cheese-board.md) - [Charcuterie-Inspired Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbus-craft-nuts.md) - [Sommelier-Approved Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-pairing-board.md) - [Charcuterie Tastemaker Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-board-of-directors.md) - [Charcuterie Subscription Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-subscription-kits.md) - [7-Foot Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extendable-charcuterie-board.md)