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# Convenient Tuna Commercials
Clover Leaf's 'Toppers' is Targeted at Young Urban Professionals

By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-28 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toppers
References: [marketingmag](http://www.marketingmag.ca/consumer/new-clover-leaf-line-targets-consumers-on-the-go-159794) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pKDKwwPpIU&feature=youtu.be)

The newest ad from [Clover Leaf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitebox-cocktails-canned) features its new product 'Toppers,' an easy-access tuna container that eliminates the arduous process of opening old-fashioned tuna cans. The ad depicts young professionals, many of whom stay late at work who need a quick healthy snack to satiate their hunger.

Toppers come in a [microwavable container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonduelle-lunch-bowls) that only needs 45 seconds to be heated through. Essentially, Toppers transform a popular snack that often took too long to prepare into a portable and convenient option.

Clover Leaf typically targets a far broader demographic, and [canned seafood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siesta-co) has long been treated as a household pantry item. Marketing for Toppers however is quite different, and targets a very specific consumer -- health-conscious urbanites.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- 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

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Convenient Tuna Packaging:** Opportunity for innovative packaging designs that offer convenience and easy access to food products.
- **Microwavable Snacks:** Growing demand for quick and convenient meals that can be heated in the microwave in a short amount of time.
- **Targeting Urban Professionals:** The opportunity to create products and marketing campaigns specifically tailored to the needs and preferences of busy urban professionals.

### Where This Applies

- **Packaging Industry:** Innovative packaging materials and designs can disrupt the traditional canning industry by providing more convenient and user-friendly options.
- **Convenience Food Industry:** The demand for easy-to-prepare snacks and meals that cater to the busy lifestyles of urban professionals presents opportunities for new product development and market growth.
- **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Creating targeted marketing campaigns that appeal to health-conscious urbanites can be a disruptive opportunity to capture the attention and loyalty of this specific consumer group.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Snackable Tuna Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-bee-snackers.md)
- [Easy-Open Tuna Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuna-can-packaging.md)
- [Portable Tuna Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuna-pot.md)
- [Chef-Inspired Seafood Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-snack.md)
- [Convenient Seafood Protein Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starkist-product-range.md)
- [Child-Friendly Tuna Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonnino-yellowfin-tuna.md)
- [Stackable Canned Fish Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tower-of-tuna.md)
- [Naturally Smoked Tuna Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-tunas.md)
- [Luxe Tuna Belly Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishwife-tuna-belly.md)
