# Pet-Friendly Charcuterie Platters ULTRA Barkuterie Boards Treat Dogs to Fresh Fruits and Veggies By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-barkuterie-boards References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nutro-ultra-partners-with-haylie-duff-to-take-dining-with-your-dog-to-the-next-level-301363541.html) & [UltraBarkuterieBoards](http://www.UltraBarkuterieBoards.com) The humanification of pet food is being progressed with ULTRA Barkuterie Boards to take a dog's meals to the next level with fruit, veggies and premium proteins. Inspired by the premium ingredients in [NUTRO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-market-for-dogs) ULTRA dry dog food, the program shares instructions for preparing customized dog-friendly [charcuterie boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-snack-trays) that promise to please pets. The ULTRA Barkuterie Boards help to emphasize the quality of NUTRO ULTRA dry dog food, an ultra-premium kibble that's made with 15 wholesome ingredients. In partnership with actress Haylie Duff and her pets Birdie and Chicken, the brand is giving people the chance to win a virtual Barkuterie eat-and-greet and an ULTRA Barkuterie Board of their own. Some of the inspiring submissions so far have included slices of apples, broccoli florets, cut-up carrots and blueberries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Humanification of Pet Food:** Innovative and customized meal plans for pets using high-quality and premium ingredients like fruits, veggies and proteins to increase pet owners satisfaction. - **Pet-friendly Charcuterie Boards:** Enhancing pet food presentation and variety by incorporating pet-friendly charcuterie boards as an opportunity to create new and premium product lines. - **Customized and Personalized Pet Food:** Creating unique meal plans for pets using customized and personalized charcuterie boards and other creative ideas to address pets dietary and nutritional needs. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Food Industry:** Pet food manufacturers can leverage innovative humanification trends with customized products and offer new experiences for pet owners. - **Pet Accessories Industry:** Charcuterie boards and related accessories can be considered an important product line extension opportunity for pet accessories manufacturers. - **Pet Services Sector:** Pet service providers can offer customized meal plans and additional personalized services in unique ways to provide greater value to pet owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charcuterie-Inspired Dog Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewcuterie.md) - [Dog-Friendly Smoked Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-snacks-for-dogs.md) - [Dog-Focused Meal Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italcol.md) - [Human-Grade Dog Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-delirious.md) - [Squeezable Pet Peanut Butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-bistro.md) - [Multi-Use Pet Feeding Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trot-pets.md) - [Charcuterie Subscription Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-subscription-kits.md) - [Upcycled Pet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-pet-treat.md) - [Artisanal Sausage Pet Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-sausage-slices.md)