# Savory Cherry Jerky Snacks No Evil Foods' Vegan Jerky Snack Boasts a Sweet-Tart Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-jerky-snack References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2019/no-evil-foods-unveils-new-vegan-jerky-at-expo-west/) & [noevilfoods](https://www.noevilfoods.com/) Various kinds of fruits and vegetables are now being used to create exciting [vegan jerky snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-salami-sticks) and at Natural Foods Expo West, No Evil Foods sampled its new Cherry Teriyaki Jerky. This sweet-tart and savory plant-based jerky is prepared with a blend of cherries, mirin, shoyu, garlic and ginger. When it came to creating the product, No Evil Foods set out with the intention to make a craveable vegan jerky line with unique flavors and textures that could appeal to everyone. The shelf-stable packaging for the plant-based jerky snack is set to be introduced with 100% home-compostable packaging to minimize the impact on the environment. As the demand for [meatless alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegchop) increases, brands are creating [plant-based jerky snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-korean-stick) with everything from meat-like mushrooms and eggplants to various fruits like watermelon, coconut and pineapple. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Jerky Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: exploring new and unique flavor combinations using fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based ingredients for jerky snacks. - **Home-compostable Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: developing sustainable packaging solutions that minimize environmental impact for snack products. - **Meatless Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: creating jerky snacks that mimic the taste, texture, and experience of meat using plant-based ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Plant-based Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: expanding the range of plant-based products to include savory jerky snacks that cater to vegan and vegetarian consumers. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: developing and manufacturing packaging materials that are fully compostable and have a minimal environmental footprint. - **Meat Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: utilizing innovative techniques and ingredients to create meatless jerky snacks that provide a satisfying alternative for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Mushroom Jerkys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-meati-jerky.md) - [Beet Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beet-jerky.md) - [Thai-Style Vegan Jerkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangkok-bites.md) - [Cinnamon Churro Meatless Jerkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-jerky.md) - [Sweet Potato Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-jerky.md) - [Jackfruit Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruit-jerky.md) - [Asian Plant-Based Jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlimeat-jerky.md) - [Gummy Jerky Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chew-topia-gummy-jerky.md) - [Carrot Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-bacon.md)