# Vietnamese-Style Pickled Veggies WildVine Banh Mi Medley Shares Pickles Veggies with a Twist By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-02-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildvine-banh-mi-medley References: [newhope](https://www.newhope.com/products-and-trends/nexty-awards-finalists-natural-products-expo-west-2023/gallery?slide=25) & [wildbrine](https://wildbrine.com/product/vietnamese-spiced-pickled-vegetables/)  Wildbrine's WildVine Banh Mi Medley mimics the flavors of a [banh mi sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayberns-pork-bnh-m) with carrots, Persian cucumber, daikon radish and jalapeno, plus a mint, lime and ponzu vinaigrette. The [tangy, crunchy and slightly sweet concoction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-pickle-crunch-salad) is ready to be savored as a snack or as a condiment. With light and fresh ingredients that are vibrant and full of flavor, Vietnamese cuisine is craved by American consumers who are looking for interesting twists on familiar foods in a way that doesn't overwhelm or cause caution. The vinegar-pickled Wildbrine WildVine Banh Mi Medley has been chosen as a finalist in the Best New Plant-Forward Product category in the Natural Products Expo West 2023 NEXTY Awards. WildVine also includes other [globally inspired varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globally-inspired-betterforyou-snack) like Authentic Latin American Slaw. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 14% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vietnamese-inspired Plant-forward Snacks:** Opportunity to innovate the snack industry with more plant-based Vietnamese-inspired options. - **Global Fusion Condiments:** Innovation opportunity to create global fusion condiments that combine the traditional flavors of different cuisines. - **Vinegar-pickled Veggie Products:** Opportunity to innovate food products that feature vinegar-pickled vegetables with unique blends of flavors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Foods:** Snack companies can integrate Vietnamese-inspired flavors into their products to appeal to consumers craving a global twist. - **Condiments:** Condiment producers can take inspiration from WildVine Banh Mi Medley and create unique global fusion condiments. - **Processed Food Products:** Food companies can innovate in the processed foods space by featuring vinegar-pickled vegetables with unique blends of flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Flavorful Hand-Packed Pickled Vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpacked-pickled-vegetables.md) - [Spicy Cold-Brined Cucumbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vadasz-smacked-cucumbers.md) - [Plant-Based Vietnamese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-foods.md) - [Fiery Vietnamese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-banh-mi.md) - [Fermented Jicama Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brine-time.md) - [Pickle-Infused Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-inspired-snack.md) - [Specialty Vietnamese Spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vietnamese-spice.md) - [Delicate Flavor Kimchis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mild-white-kimchi.md) - [Umami Mustard Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso-mustard.md)