I love bacon and I love chocolate, so I will most definitely love Chocolate Covered Bacon. Although Trend Hunter Amanda Chang wrote about a similar DIY dish, this treat is as easy as pushing a button.
Made by the Marini family, Chocolate Covered Bacon is available in both milk and dark chocolate and priced at only $9 for half a pound on their online store. The company also offers chocolate-covered bacon mixed in with maple syrup ice cream. If you're ever in Santa Cruz, make sure to stop by their shop for a taste.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Bacon-infused Desserts
- Creating sweet treats infused with the flavors of bacon presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the dessert industry.
- Gourmet Snack Combos
- Developing unique combinations of savory and sweet snacks can disrupt the traditional snack market by offering new and exciting flavor experiences.
- Artisanal Chocolate Products
- Exploring the creation of artisanal chocolate products, such as chocolate-covered bacon, can disrupt the chocolate industry and appeal to niche markets.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Entrepreneurs can capitalize on the increasing demand for unique snacks by investing in the production of bacon-infused desserts and gourmet snack combos.
- Dessert and Confectionery Retail
- Retailers can expand their offerings by featuring artisanal chocolate products like chocolate-covered bacon, attracting customers looking for unique and indulgent treats.
- Food Tourism
- Food tourism operators can include visits to chocolate makers like the Marini family's shop in Santa Cruz, providing tourists with a taste of unique and local flavors.
