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# Meaty Trail Mix Snacks
EPIC's Hunt & Harvest Mixes Add a Protein Kick to Fruit and Nuts

By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-07-05 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-mix-snacks
References: [epicbar](https://epicbar.com/hunter-gatherer-overview) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/epicbar/)

[EPIC's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-bone-broths) collection of Hunt & Harvest Mixes give traditional trail mix snacks a new meaning by infusing fruit and nut bites with a kick of meaty protein. In addition to its naturally sourced jerky range and signature [dried meat energy bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-snack-product), EPIC is also changing the way consumers enjoy trail mixes with tasty flavor varieties that include 'Bacon Lust,' 'Berry Blossom' and 'Coconut Carnivore' to name a few.

In addition to blending healthy fruit and nuts with a meat option -- from bacon bites to organic beef jerky pieces -- each of these trail mix snacks is also infused with minerals that promote wellness overall. These include Potassium and Omega-3s as well as B12 and E vitamins that are proven to boost energy naturally while improving the appearance of skin and hair.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Meaty Trail Mix Snacks:** Innovative blend of meat, fruit, and nuts in trail mix snacks offers a protein-rich and flavorful alternative to traditional mixes.
- **Infused Fruit and Nuts:** Infusing fruit and nut bites with meat protein creates a unique flavor profile and added nutritional benefits in snacks.
- **Wellness-enhancing Ingredients:** Trail mix snacks that are infused with minerals that promote overall well-being offer a new option for health-conscious consumers.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can explore the potential of incorporating meat into trail mix snacks to cater to consumers looking for high-protein alternatives.
- **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of infused fruit and nut snacks to offer nutritious options that boost energy and improve appearance.
- **Meat-based Products:** The meat-based product industry can expand its offerings by incorporating meat into new product categories, such as trail mix snacks, to attract a wider consumer base.

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