Trend cluster
Category

Appetizer
Remixed

Consumers elevate traditional recipes with new flavors.

Peanutty Homemade HummusChocolate Hummus DipsMango Guacamole RecipesGuacamole Quinoa RecipesCurried Hummus Dips

Trend

What is the Appetizer Remixed trend?

Appetizer Remixed: Consumers are updating traditional dip recipes, such as guacamole, with unexpected ingredients for added excitement. This move allows consumers to experiment with new flavors and food forms without deviating too extremely from what they already know. Overall, the progression not only points to a continued preference for flavor fusion, but also suggests that accessibility is paramount when it comes to experimentation.

Trend themes

Themes within the Appetizer Remixed trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Flavor Fusion

Consumers are experimenting with new flavors and food forms, such as incorporating unexpected ingredients into traditional recipes.

02

Healthier Snacking

Consumers are incorporating superfoods and raw greens into their snack recipes as a way to enjoy healthier but still tasty options.

03

Dessert Hummus

Innovation in hummus has led to new dessert flavors that are sweet and unconventional but still healthy options.

Industry implications

What the Appetizer Remixed trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Food and Beverage

Businesses can explore incorporating unexpected ingredients into traditional recipes or creating dessert versions of classic snacks to cater to adventurous consumers.

For

Superfoods and Health Food

Companies working in the health food sector can capitalize on the trend of incorporating raw greens and superfoods into popular snacks for health-conscious consumers.

For

Cultural Fusion

Business professionals can look to combine elements of different cultures in their food products to create new and exciting flavor profiles.

Workshop question

Facing consumers that are bored with your brand, what new ingredient would you add to regenerate interest?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Appetizer Remixed

Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 35%, activity 37%, freshness 8%.

Popularity35%
Activity37%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe

Evidence

Examples of the Appetizer Remixed trend

6 featured examples from Jun 10, 2015 to Feb 8, 2017
Peanutty Homemade Hummus
CategoryLifestyle

Peanutty Homemade Hummus

This Yummy Recipe for Thai Peanut Hummus is a Culture-Fusing Dip

This industry can benefit from the trend of cultural fusion cuisine by creating new and innovative products that cater to multicultural consumers.

Chocolate Hummus Dips
CategoryLifestyle

Chocolate Hummus Dips

These Dessert Hummus Flavors are Available From Delighted By Hummus

Food and snack companies can capitalize on dessert hummus trend by creating new sweet hummus flavors.

Mango Guacamole Recipes
CategoryLifestyle

Mango Guacamole Recipes

This Summery Mexican Appetizer is a Tasty Twist on a Popular Snack

The food and beverage industry can create and market innovative dips and spreads that incorporate fruit flavors for a seasonal twist on traditional recipes.

Guacamole Quinoa Recipes
CategoryLifestyle

Guacamole Quinoa Recipes

This Mango Dish is Perfect for Celebrating National Guacamole Day

Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop and market products that meet the demand for health-conscious and innovative recipes featuring ingredients like quinoa.

Curried Hummus Dips
CategoryLifestyle

Curried Hummus Dips

Hope Hummus' 'Thai Coconut Curry Hummus' Features an Unusual Twist

There is an opportunity for food and beverage manufacturers to offer globally inspired and inventive variations of classic hummus dips to meet the growing demand for bold and uniq…

Raw Superfood Guacamole
CategoryLifestyle

Raw Superfood Guacamole

This Avocado Spread is Infused with Raw Greens for a Healthier Snack

The food and beverage industry can explore new product lines and formulations that incorporate superfoods like kale into snacks and dips.