As foodie culture rages on the need for gourmet increases
Implications - In the past, foodie culture was about experimentation and comfort food fusion, but as its influence grows to the mass market, it moves more toward gourmet tastes as a way to communicate prestige. This means more typically culinary dishes and tastes must be more accessible by the average consumer.
Trend Themes
1. Accessible Gourmet - As gourmet food becomes more popular and associated with prestige, there is a trend towards making it accessible to the average consumer.
2. Casual Luxury - Luxury food items like foie gras are being packaged in a more casual and unassuming way.
3. Homemade Gourmet - People are looking for ways to bring gourmet flavors into their own homes and making them more attainable.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - As the foodie culture expands, opportunities arise for food and beverage companies to create gourmet items accessible to the mass market.
2. Packaging - As luxury items like foie gras are being rebranded with a more casual approach, packaging companies can create innovative packaging solutions that cater to the trend.
3. Home Cooking - As people become more interested in making gourmet meals at home, there is an opportunity for companies to create products and services that help them elevate their cooking game.
