Comfort food becomes an unlikely source of fresh flavor and nutrition
Implications - Greater emphasis on health and wellness has caused consumers to become more conscious about consumption. Instead of ordering their favorite comfort foods, such as pizza, consumers are turning to at-home alternatives that feature fresh, garden-variety ingredients. This shift speaks to to a dual consumer desire for both artisanal goods and a healthy diet.
Workshop Question - What are two competing desires your consumer has? How could you help them attain the "best of both worlds"?
Trend Themes
1. Healthy Comfort Food - Consumer preferences for healthy food have led to the creation of comfort food recipes that incorporate fresh and plant-based ingredients.
2. Artisanal Home Cooking - Consumers are turning to homemade cooking, leading to the creation of at-home alternatives that feature fresh, garden-variety ingredients.
3. Creative Pizza Recipes - Chefs and home cooks are coming up with unconventional and healthy pizza recipes that incorporate unique ingredients and flavors.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - By incorporating fresh and healthy ingredients into their products, food and beverage companies can cater to consumers' demand for wellness.
2. Home Cooking Tools - As more consumers are cooking at home, companies can develop innovative cooking tools and gadgets that make it easier and more efficient to prepare healthy homemade meals.
3. Fitness and Wellness - With a growing interest in healthy eating and wellness, fitness and wellness companies can develop products and services that support healthy lifestyles, such as meal prep kits and healthy menus.
