Fila Manila Filipino American Kitchen collaborated with food lifestyle brand Unkle Harold's to create tomato-free ketchup. The Banana Ketchup tells the story of a condiment that was first produced in the Philippines due to a shortage of tomatoes and a high production of bananas. This modernized condiment is ready to be enjoyed on burgers, fries, nuggets, eggs and anything in between.
The plant-based condiment is free from artificial flavors and colors, and it combines banana with bell pepper, herbs and spices to deliver a flavorful twist on a classic all-American condiment.
In the category for Best New Condiment, Sauce and/or Dip, Fila Manila Filipino American Kitchen won the Natural Products Expo East 2022 NEXTY Award for its Banana Ketchup.
What's Driving This Trend
- Plant-based Condiments
- The emergence of unique plant-based condiments with new flavors and ingredients is disrupting the traditional condiment industry.
- Adapting Local Condiments
- Adapting local condiments from other parts of the world such as banana ketchup can be a major disruptive innovation opportunity.
- Allergy-free Condiments
- Catering to specific dietary restrictions such as tomato allergies with innovative solutions for condiments represents a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage Industry
- The food and beverage industry must adapt to the changing tastes of consumers and embrace the trend of plant-based and allergy-free condiments.
- International Cuisine Industry
- The international cuisine industry should mine the potential of local condiments and utilize them in various cuisines to elevate their flavor profiles.
- Eco-friendly Packaging Industry
- The emergence of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for plant-based and allergy-free condiments represent a disruptive innovation opportunity.
