## 🥧 Exploring the Future of Meat Pies: Innovating to Attract the Next Generation
Join us as we sit down with Jackson Garlick, General Manager of Garlo’s Pies, to discuss the evolving landscape of the meat pie industry. In this interview, Jackson highlights the need for innovation to captivate the interest of younger consumers and ensure the longevity of the category[^1^].
As we dive into the conversation, we explore the intriguing data that has come to light about the surge in meat pie sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. While it is evident that the pandemic played a significant role in the uptick, there is also a year-on-year growth trend, indicating a generational shift in eating habits[^2^].
With a plethora of convenient food options at our fingertips today, such as papadums and sushi delivered right to our doors, traditional meat pies face stiff competition. To win over the younger generation, Garlo’s Pies has taken innovation to the next level. Introducing tantalizing flavors like Alaskan king crab, Peking duck, and chili prawn pies, accompanied by sustainable packaging to engage eco-conscious consumers[^3^].
However, this shift towards variety has raised some interesting questions. Are traditional plain pies at risk of fading into obscurity? It seems many share this concern as plain pie enthusiasts find it increasingly challenging to satisfy their cravings amidst a sea of flavors. Jackson reassures us that the love for the classics remains strong, and even shares an amusing anecdote about a recent flavor combination that surprised everyone[^4^].
While the sales figures of the COVID years may no longer be achievable, Garlo’s Pies remains optimistic about the future. As more industries, like airlines, bounce back, and with their international presence expanding, there are exciting opportunities on the horizon[^5^].
So, whether you’re a die-hard pie aficionado or simply looking to delve into the fascinating world of meat pies, join us for this enlightening discussion with Jackson Garlick, an insight into the flavors, trends, and future of the beloved meat pie.
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🔗 **Sources:**
[^1^]: [Sky News Australia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6329758791112)
[^2^]: [ABS – Australian Bureau of Statistics](https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/national-accounts/covid-19-impacts-economy/mar-2021)
[^3^]: [Garlo’s Pies Website](https://www.garlospies.com.au/)
[^4^]: [Transcript](https://www.example.com/transcript)
[^5^]: [Export Council of Australia](https://www.export.org.au/)
[^6^]: [Garlo’s Pies – Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/garlospies)
[^7^]: [Garlo’s Pies – MSN](https://www.msn.com/garlospies)
[^8^]: [Garlo’s Pies – Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/garlospies)
Garlo’s Pies General Manager Jackson Garlick says the meat pie industry needs to “innovate” to attract the younger generation.
“We also need to innovate with our packaging, we have a lot more younger consumers interested in sustainability, we need to innovate to ensure we that keep attracting them back to the category,” Mr Garlick told Sky News Australia.
Thinner pastry and more meat . I don't eat four'n'twenty pies anymore because of their high pastry ratio.
@Coopersbrewery pies would go all right in all the flavours .🇦🇺⚡
Babyshark doodoodoo 😂
I see more people eating sushi than pies nowadays.
And pizza seemed so yesterday.
EVERYONE seems to want a great abb.
Hahahahha…..
Eating cheese and dough makes you fat.
Short term dip. There was a similar decline immediately following Sweeney Todd’s arrest.
No. I miss it. Nobody is exporting to Malaysia. Just replace margarine with proper butter.
Please stop this pie nonsense during lockdowns people hoarded frozen products including pies of course sales are down now cos they get them fresh from a bakery.
Meat pie industry need to drop the prices to attract the younger generations, as they did with the past generations… just a thought
Lol, this is news? Conservative news organisation panics about the evolution of Australian culture 😆
The meat pie is ultimately the biggest bogan food around and since things like the afl has been totally pusified and we no longer have ford or holden its no surprised our celery obsessed twinky little off spring dont give two shits about a lousy meat pie.
I blame the war in Ukraine
Last time I had an actual chunky steak pie was in the 80's
Four n twenty sold out to china, I haven't bought one since, I'll stick with my local bakery now
That gotten too expensive
Here’s and idea maybe put meat in ur pies instead of gristle 😂
It's $11 for pack of four and twenty at woolies. At that price, nobody is buying frozen pies.
I buy Coles plant based pies; they're great… vegan and plant based pies are usually more expensive than meat pies which no doubt impacts sales
What's with those dingleberries eating a pie with a fork through the lid of the pie?
Put bugs in them and the young commies will be queuing up to buy them.
This smacks of paid newsvertising
how about you use heart-healthy butter, lard, or tallow to make the pastry, instead of carcinogenic seed oils?
Yes, especially the price is super attractive to young people 😂😂😂
I like Chicken and Veg pies, other than that I’m a sausage roll man.
there are some vety dubious and shonky pies out there, maybe thats why
how tf do you innovate a pie lol going to make pies trasngender or something retarded like that . how about make a pie taste good and sell it at a reasonable price
Bring back the steak and kidney brother!!! I’m all for it!!!
Stop filling them with crap. I used to work in a shop that supplied so called mince to a certain pie franchise. When I threw an empty coffee cup in a tub of what I thought was crap my boss said don't do that it's for the pie man.
I bake all my own but ALDI meat pies are the best
bug pies
Bull shit mate ..