These food customization innovations range from artisanal yogurt bars to made-to-order Italian food menus. While Toronto-based Astarté Yogurt Bar specializes in hand-crafted and locally sourced treats -- a favorite among consumers seeking a healthy dessert option -- Panera Bread's craft beverages can be personalized according to sweetness level, meaning they are not only diet-friendly but also matchable to varying preferences.
Other food customization innovations to take note of include customizable recipe cookbooks like Buzzfeed's 'Tasty,' a hardcover that boasts a DIY component. The cookbook is a great foodie-centric gift that can be customized to include one of 7 themes. Whether interested in breakfast recipes or essential Happy Hour treats, consumers are able to personalize each printed edition before it is delivered to their door.
Additional standouts include 3D-printed candies, pizza crusts, and even full-sized pies that utilize this evolving and versatile technology.
40 Food Customization Innovations
From 3D-Printed Pizza Crusts to Made-to-Order Yogurt Bar Menus:
Jana Pijak — Jun 19, 2017 — Lifestyle
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Artistic Chocolate Shops
Toronto's Chocolates x Brandon Olsen Serves Up Colorful Hand-Made Bonbons
39
Beef Jerky Floral Arrangements
'Say It With Beef' Provides Custom Flower Bouquets for Men
38
DIY Donut Shops
Los Angeles' 'Donut Friend Lets Customers Design Their Own Donut Sandwich
37
Custom Sports Drink Pods
Gatorade Gx is a New System for Providing Personalized Sports Drinks
36
Make-Your-Own Smoothie Bars
New York City's MIMO is a Place to Build Customized Blended Drinks
35
3D-Printed Pizzas
Beehex 3D Makes Uniquely Shaped Pizzas with Additive Manufacturing
34
Customizable Recipe Cookbooks
Buzzfeed's Tasty Cookbook Offers Personalized Messages and Sections
33
3D Printing Restaurants
Food Ink is Now Launching Its First Restaurant in London, UK
32
Fresh Hawaiian Restaurants
'BYO Bowls' Specializes in Healthy Custom Meals with Living Organisms
31
Made-to-Order Ice Cream
JOEY Restaurants' Spring Menu Includes Custom Desserts
30
Automated Frozen Yogurt Kiosks
This Machine Creates Custom Frozen Yogurt Creations On-Demand
29
Custom Coffee Delivery Services
'DOERS.coffee' Offers Custom Roasted Coffee Beans
28
3D-Printed Sugar Candies
The ColorPod Add-On Creates Novelty Full-Color Printed Edibles
27
Expressive Custom Cookies
The Whimsical Cake Company Makes Treats That Express Love Extra Sweetly
26
Made-to-Order Organic Meals
'Farm to Fork' Specializes in Organic Home Food Deliveries
25
Deceptively Toxic Popsicles
These Student-Created Popsicles are Made Out of Sewage
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Custom Sweetness Drinks
Panera Bread is Debuting a Line of Craft Beverages with Upfront Recipes
23
Snack-Decorating Machines
John Adams' 'Chocolate Sprinkle Stix' Makes Custom Stick Snacks
22
Curated Craft Coffee Subscriptions
MistoBox Ensures That Consumers Receive Their Preferred Blend
21
Simplified Tofu Product Packaging
The Tofu House Fresh Tofu Product Branding is Clean and Custom
20
3D-Printed Popsicles
Pixsweet Helps Consumers Create Their Own 3D Popsicle Designs
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Festive Cooking Playlists
Spotify and Philadelphia are Sharing Holiday Music Through a Quiz
18
3D-Printed Croutons
Melisse Serves Its Onion Soup with an Intricate, Richly Textured Crouton
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Nutritious Snack Subscriptions
'Nature Box' Delivers Healthy Customized Snacks
16
3D-Printed Drink Garnishes
Matthew Biancaniello Enhances Cocktail Garnishes with Shapely Designs
15
DIY Layer Cakes
Washington Bakery Mel and Mia's Offers a Build-Your-Own Cake Option
14
Boozy Ice Cream Flights
This Ice Cream Dish Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Whiskey Flavors
13
Custom Cooking Sauce Services
MySauceFactory Creates Custom Food Cooking Sauces
12
Personalized Trail Mix Snacks
Nuts.com Offers Custom Trail Mixes That are Tasty and Nutritious
11
Customizable Falafel Menus
Mexico's Falafelito Restaurant Offers a Vegan-Friendly Food Range
10
Libation-Mixing Robotic Bars
The 'Barbot' Makes Mixing Cocktails an Autonomous Endeavor
9
3D-Printed Cauliflower Crusts
BeeHex and Cali'Flour Created a 3D-Printed Vegan Pizza Crust
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Artisanal Yogurt Bars
Astarté Yogurt Bar Boasts Hand-Crafted and Locally Sourced Treats
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Customizable Italian Menus
The Create Your Own Tour of Italy Menu Lets Diners Customize Their Meal
6
Custom Container Slushies
7-Eleven is Allowing Customers To Fill Their Own Vessels With Slurpees
5
Customizable Granola Mixes
This Brand Now Allows Customers to Create Custom Granola Blends
4
Personalized Portrait Lollipops
Candy Mechanic's Custom Lollipops are Created with CNC Machines
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Custom Beef Jerky Generators
Slant Shack Jerky's Snack Range Can be Personalized by Buyers
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Fast Casual Mediterranean Restaurants
Cava Grill Offers Customizable Salads and Grain Bowls
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Customizable Italian Menus
Olive Garden is Offering a Taste of Italy with a Build-Your-Own Menu
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Flavor Mashup Snacks
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Eating Ritual Campaigns
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Protein-Rich Pizza Crusts
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Dedicated Pizza Crust-Focused Platforms
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Robot-Operated Pizza Restaurants
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Refreshing Bakery Beverage Ranges
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Nostalgic TV Bakery Campaigns
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Wellness-Focused Menu Changes
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Domed Lid Yogurt Bowls
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Korean-Themed Pizza Menus
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Dessert-Flavored Protein Yogurts
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Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
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Fresh Dog-Friendly Pizzas
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Ready-to-Bake Artisan Pizzas
The PizzaExpress Specials Range Has Four Recipe Options
Stretchy Yogurt Bowls
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Probiotic Yogurt Bars
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Subscription-Based Baking Kits
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Two-Ingredient Crust Frozen Pizzas
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Frozen Toaster Pastry Sandwiches
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Parbaked Food Service Pizzas
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Pizza-Inspired Skincare Sets
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Curated Pre-Assembled Charcuterie Trays
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Cereal-Inspired Pizzeria Treats
&pizza Fruity Crispy Little Dippers are Sweet Yet Airy
Fruit-Focused Foam Toppers
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Indulgent Korean Pizzas
Mr. Pizza's 'Special Quattro' Features Four Premium Pizzas in One
AI-Powered Pizza Ordering Experiences
This DoorDash Pi Day Experience is Arriving This Month
Work-Procrastinating Meal Deals
Panera Launches a New 'Circle Back Meal' for the End of December
Pastry-Inspired Protein Cereals
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Rice-Infused Yogurt Drinks
Yogost Offers Refreshing Yogurt-Based Treats Mixed with Purple Rice
Curated Discovery Stores
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Artisanal Italian Cuisine Brands
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Refreshing Beverage Menu Expansions
Panera Bread Debuts Energy Refreshers and Frescas
Indulgent Protein Menus
The Premier Protein x Milk Bar Protein Menu Serves Up Flavor and Nutrition
Personalized Cake Pitch Campaigns
The Daymaker Startup Sends AI-Crafted Cake Pitches
Dairy-Free Greek-Style Yogurts
The Forager Project Greek Style Yogurt Range Introduced New Options
High-Protein Toaster Pastries
Legendary Foods' Protein Pastry Turns Nourishment into a Treat
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
Dessert-Inspired Shower Sets
Allkinds’ Fro-Yo Collection Shares Treat-Like Sensorial Experiences
Toaster Pastry Coffee Pods
The Original Donut Shop Pop-Tart Flavor Tastes Like a Pastry in a Cup
Regional Culinary Identity-Inspired Menus
Culver's Reveals a "Forward-Looking Menu Strategy"
Plant-Based Protein-Forward Bread Lines
Dempster's Debuts a New Protein Line Up of Bread Products
Colorful Superfood Menus
Oola Bowls Launched a Vibrant Functional Menu for All Ages
Better-for-You Bread Products
These New York Bakery Breads Come in Three Varieties
Unique City-Based Culinary Tours
Tasty Tours Expands Its Lavish Culinary Tour Offerings in Toronto
Takeout-Inspired Frozen Pizzas
The Craft Pizza Range Includes Six Products on Three Bases
Miniature French Bakery Bites
Panera Creme Brûlée Bites are Sweet, Buttery and Convenient
Takeaway-Inspired Snacks
Wall's Pastry Launches Takeaway Pockets to Appeal to Younger Shoppers
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
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The Franklin Fountain's Charcuterie Board Flight Has Novel Flavors
Chef-Inspired Frozen Cookie Doughs
Doughpamine Makes Convenient, Mood-Boosting Sweet Treats
Couples Snacking Trays
Creminelli Fine Meats Launched an Entertaining Tray for Smaller Households
Good-For-You Frozen Snack Lines
Amy's Kitchen's Snack Line is Designed for Family Consumption
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The Nomadic Yogurt & Oat Bar is Enrobed in Dark Chocolate
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Sach Foods Rolls Out Indian Pizza and A2 Paneer
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Flowers Foods Expanded on Two Well-Known Bread Ranges
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Bakermee Introduces the New Set of Wrapping Paper and Stickers
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