# Marinated Tofu Snacks Farmer's Fridge Offers Tofu as a Ready-to-Eat Protein Snack in a Jar By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tofu-snack References: [farmers-fridge.myshopify](http://farmers-fridge.myshopify.com/products/tofu) Tofu is one of the first [plant-based proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tofoo-co-products) that new vegetarians turn to when they are transitioning diets, but the way that it is sold usually leads it to be prepared with meals rather than served as a tofu snack. As an alternative to blocks of tofu that are sold in water, [Farmer's Fridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-cranberry-sauce) sells its Premium Tofu in a jar. For flavor, the tofu snacks are marinated in gluten-free soy sauce, pepper and various spices. BPA-free, recyclable plastic jars are the packaging system of choice for the majority of Farmer's Fridge products, which also includes high-protein salads, trail mix, as well as yogurt and berries. For meat eaters, Farmer's Fridge also offers pre-seasoned Chicken Protein in a small single-serve jar format as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 22% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Proteins:** The trend towards plant-based proteins presents an opportunity for innovative tofu snacks, like marinated tofu in a jar. - **Premium Packaging:** The use of BPA-free, recyclable plastic jars as packaging for ready-to-eat snacks offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the food industry. - **Convenient Single-serve Format:** The demand for convenient single-serve snacks creates an opportunity to offer pre-seasoned protein snacks, like chicken protein in a jar. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry can explore opportunities to create sustainable and premium packaging solutions for ready-to-eat snacks. - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry can capitalize on the trend towards plant-based proteins by innovating new and convenient tofu snack options. - **Ready-to-eat Snacks:** The ready-to-eat snack industry can develop innovative and single-serve protein snack options to cater to the growing demand for convenient and healthy snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crowd-Pleasing Marinated Tofus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tofoo-co-marinated-tofu.md) - [Quick-Marinating Tofu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quickmarinating-tofu.md) - [Flavored Recipe-Ready Tofus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prepared-tofu.md) - [Flavor-Packed Tofu Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-tofu-meal-kits.md) - [Recipe-Ready Frozen Tofu Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tofoo-co.md) - [Frozen Seasoned Tofu Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-seasoned-tofu-crumbles.md) - [Crispy International Cuisine Tofus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-fried-tofu.md) - [Fava-Based Packaged Tofus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-tofu.md) - [Fresh Single-Serving Tofus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearspring-silken-tofu.md)