# Stevia-Sweetened Jerky Products THRIVE Zero Sugar Jerky is a Low-Carb Snack Option By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-19 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrive-zero-sugar-jerky References: [csnews](https://csnews.com/thrive-zero-sugar-jerky) & [thrivejerky](https://www.thrivejerky.com) The [THRIVE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-balm) [Zero Sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-spray-zero-sugar-juice-drink) Jerky is a new snack option from the brand that is focused on providing consumers an alternative option to existing varieties on the market. Featuring a low-carb profile, the jerky has no sugar in the mix and instead makes use of [stevia extract](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-punch-juice-drink) to add a touch of sweetness. The jerky comes in four flavor options including Sea Salt Beef, Original Turkey, Original Beef and Sweet & Spicy Pork. The THRIVE Zero Sugar Jerky snacks are formulated with a blend of proprietary spices and seasonings, which help them to have a superior flavor over the competition. The products maintain a high-quality recipe that also makes for the perfect texture for snackers to enjoy between meals or whenever hunger strikes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 10% - 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 - **Stevia-sweetened Snacks:** The use of stevia extract in snacks is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to offer consumers healthier, low-sugar options. - **Low-carb Snacking:** Providing low-carb snack options is a growing trend that presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to tap into the health-conscious consumer market. - **Proprietary Spice Blends:** Creating unique, high-quality proprietary spice blends for snack products is a trend that presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to stand out in the competitive snack market. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Food Industry:** Incorporating stevia extract and focusing on low-carb snacks presents an opportunity for companies in the snack food industry to appeal to health-conscious consumers and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Meat Processing Industry:** Developing high-quality, low-sugar jerky products using proprietary spice blends presents an opportunity for companies in the meat processing industry to capitalize on the trend of health-conscious snacking. - **Health Food Industry:** Stevia-sweetened, low-carb snacks made with high-quality ingredients offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the health food industry looking to cater to consumers seeking healthier snacking options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-For-You Beef Jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krave.md) - [Low-Sugar Protein-Rich Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-snack-stick.md) - [Naturally Flavored Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bavarian-meats.md) - [Crunchy Jerky Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-jerky-trail-mixes.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-provisions.md) - [Clean High-Protein Snack Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-snack-line.md) - [Gummy Jerky Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chew-topia-gummy-jerky.md) - [Free-From Venison Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassfed-venison-snack-sticks.md) - [Mango-Forward Beef Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-habanero-beef-jerky.md)