# Grab-And-Go Hickory Bacon Sticks Vermont Smoke & Cure Launches New Uncured Bacon Sticks By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-01-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vermont-smoke-cure1 References: [vermontbiz](https://vermontbiz.com/news/2021/november/20/vermont-smoke-cure-launches-new-bacon-product) & [store.vermontsmokeandcure](https://store.vermontsmokeandcure.com/)  [Vermont Smoke & Cure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-snack-product), an American brand specializing in meat sticks and jerky, has announced the launch of [Hickory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-cheese-combo-stick) Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork Mini Sticks. Targeted towards busy families and on-the-go individuals, the new product is the fourth stick the brand offers in a .5oz go-pack format. In terms of taste, the new Bacon Pork Mini Sticks deliver the flavor of premium [smoky bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-product-range) cured in maple syrup. In addition, these bacon sticks offer customers a tasty, highly portable protein snack. Each stick contains 6 grams of protein and just 110 calories, and 5 grams of carbs. Moreover, they are made from high-quality cuts of grass-fed animals and contain no harmful chemicals such as sodium nitrate. Image Credit: Vermont Smoke & Cure ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Meat Snacks:** The trend of portable meat snacks for busy individuals presents an opportunity for companies to innovate with unique flavors and healthy ingredients. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** The trend towards alternative protein sources offers opportunities for companies to explore sustainable and healthy meat options like grass-fed animals and uncured bacon. - **Healthy Snacking:** The trend towards healthy snacking provides an opportunity for companies to offer protein-packed snacks like Vermont Smoke & Cure's hickory bacon sticks with low calories and no harmful chemicals. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new flavors and ingredients to innovate in the portable meat snack and healthy snacking sectors. - **Wellness and Fitness:** The wellness and fitness industry can tap into the trend of healthy snacking and alternative protein sources to offer nutritional products and recommendations. - **Agriculture and Farming:** The agriculture and farming industry can invest in grass-fed animal farming practices to meet the demand for sustainable and healthy meat options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meat Snack Product Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-snack-product.md) - [Smoky Uncured Pork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hickory-smoked-uncured-pork-bacon.md) - [Cocktail-Flavored Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fashioned-meat-stick.md) - [On-the-Go Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenridge-naturals.md) - [Convenient Protein-Packed Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-provisions-1.md) - [Portable Snacking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-sticks.md) - [Naturally Smokey Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-bbq-beef-flavor.md) - [Bite-Sized Seasoned Turkey Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosemary-turkey-mini-sticks.md) - [Gourmet Charcuterie Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salami-sticks.md)