# Vegan Sausage Snacks These Non-Meat Slim Jims Are a Healthy Meat Alternative By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sausage References: [latestvegannews](http://latestvegannews.com/viana-veggie-snack-sausages-like-vegan-slim-jims/) & [vegansupply](https://vegansupply.ca/collections/viana/products/viana-picknicker-sausage-snack-50g) These vegan sausage snacks are made and distributed by the German vegan supply company 'Viana.' As meat alternatives rise in popularity and research in the market continues, companies are able to not only produce products with the same or improved nutritional benefits as meat, but are also able to broaden the types of alternatives they offer. Due to improved technology and research in replicating the flavor and texture of meat, products like Viana's [vegan snack sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-this-products) are gaining popularity. It is common for people looking for a casual snack to pick up slim jims, but less common for vegetarians and vegans to be able to do so. These [tofu-based slim jims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-salami-sticks) replicate the meat product in a way that is both more nutritious and friendlier to the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Increased Demand for Vegan Meat Alternatives:** Companies are able to produce products with the same or improved nutritional benefits as meat, broadening the types of alternatives they offer. - **Improved Technology Replicating Meat Flavor and Texture:** Companies like Viana are gaining popularity with products like their vegan snack sausages thanks to improved technology and research in replicating the flavor and texture of meat. - **More Nutritious and Eco-friendly Meat Alternatives:** Tofu-based slim jims like Viana's are gaining popularity as they replicate the meat product in a way that is both more nutritious and friendlier to the environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Vegan Meat Alternatives:** The rise in popularity of vegan meat alternatives creates opportunities for companies to innovate and provide more healthy and environmentally friendly options. - **Food Technology:** The increased demand for vegan meat alternatives and improved technology for replicating the flavor and texture of meat present opportunities for innovation within the food technology industry. - **Health Food and Snacks:** As consumers prioritize healthier and more eco-friendly options, the health food and snack industry can capitalize on the popularity of vegan meat alternatives like Viana's vegan snack sausages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juicy Meat-Free Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-plantbased-sausage.md) - [Versatile Vegan Ham Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ham-spicker-type-meat-sausage.md) - [Plant-Based Dry-Cured Salami Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-vie-salami-sticks.md) - [Vegan Veggie Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-provision.md) - [Naturally Smoked Plant-Based Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegami.md) - [Aromatic Plant-Based Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromatic-plantbased-sausages.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Sausage Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sausage-rolls.md) - [Soy Protein Luncheon Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luncheon-meat.md) - [Clean-Label Veggie Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-sausages.md)