The tomato is a signature part of a human’s diet. Whether you find a tomato in a salad, on a burger or glazing French fries, the ambiguous fruit is always there to help your taste buds along.
From ketchup kicks to tune-friendly tomatoes, the 15 tomato-based innovations showcase all the different ways you can take a tomato down a road less traveled.
Implications - Fruits and vegetables are a perennial source of inspiration for designers in every industry. These innovations focus on the tomato in all its forms. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by similarly drawing inspiration from nature, especially food items that are instantly recognizable to consumers.
15 Tomato-Based Innovations
Vegetable or Fruit Finds, From Ketchup Kicks to Tomato Vodka:
Brian G Randles — Sep 18, 2009 — Lifestyle
14
Green Tomato Cars
Hybrid Taxis in London
13
Ketchup Phone Numbers
Axe's Flirty Sauce Commercial
12
Edible Wedding Decor
Tomatoes as Centerpieces
11
Stains as Jewelry
Fake Ketchup Drips and Lipstick Prints by Yunju Lee
10
Repulsive Condiments
Spreadheads' Snot Ketchup and Puke Mustard Dispensers
9
Food-Fueled Video Games
The Tomato Soup Battery
8
Ketchup Kicks
The Nike Blazer AC High LE Come in Fiery Red
7
Veggie Flavoured Vodka
'Three Olive' Tomato Vodka
6
Explosive Advertising
Cierto Express Shows Mustard & Ketchup as Grenade & Bomb
5
Drinkable Sun Protection
LycoRed's Tomato Supplement
4
Musical Ketchup
'Stop Motion DJ' by Heinz Remixes Condiment Bottle Beats
3
Tune-Friendly Tomatoes
Study Shows Women Who Sing at Plants Make Them Bigger
2
Genetically-Modified Superfoods
Cancer-Fighting Purple Tomatoes
1
Ketchup As You Tube Art
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Heinz Flavor Tour Sauces Share a Taste of Worldly Cuisines
Tomato Chocolate Bars
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Tomato-Infused Serums
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Tomato Soup Spice Cakes
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Flavorful Mayonnaise-Style Condiments
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Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Virtual Flavor Simulators
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Video Game Character Ketchups
Heinz Kirby Ketchup is Headed to Japan as a Limited-Edition Sauce
Hidden Veggie Fruit Pockets
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Iconic Draft Activations
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Naturally Fermented Kefir Sodas
Kif's Fizzy Probiotic Drinks Feature Only Real Fruits & Herbs
Virally Inspired Cooking Products
TikTok Influenced Waitrose's Newest Cooks’ Ingredients Additions
Playful Tomato Athletes
The Heinz National Games Campaign Turns Tomato Stems into Sports Figures
Vegetal Colognes
Jo Malone London Launched Scents Featuring Carrot, Butternut & Beetroot Notes
Premium Fruit-Infused Sakés
SakéOne and Kitaoka Honten Collaborate on SHEZEN
Vegetal Bodycare Collections
Bath & Body Works' Off The Vine Fragrance Smells Like Heirloom Tomato
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
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Plant-Based Color Systems
Exberry Crafts Natural Food Pigments From Garden-Fresh Sources
Bold Gut-Friendly Condiments
Cleveland Kitchen's Everything Sauces are Flavorful and Healthy
Savory Tomato Cocktails
Papa Johns' Tomatini is a Cocktail Made with the Brand's Pizza Sauce
Full-Flavor Protein Sauces
Saucified Gives Classic Condiments a Nutritional Boost
Juicy Vodka Cocktails
Holla Spirits Launched Two Nostalgic, Flavor-Forward RTD Cocktails
Veggie-Infused Snack Products
These New Happy Orchard Products from Rich's are Functional
Accessible Free-From Condiment Collections
The Smash Kitchen Products Come in Eight Varieties
Collaborative Tomato Candles
The Malin+Goetz x Carbone Tomato Supercandle is Fresh & Herbaceous
Herbaceous Tomato Chocolates
Antidote's Anis + Tomato Chocolate is Full of Savory, Umami Flavor
Flavorful Mayo-Style Sauces
Heinz's Mayonnaise-Style Sauces Satisfy Adventurous Tastes
Snackable Pickle Pouches
Freestyle Snacks Launched Shelf-Stable Pickle Chips and Mini Pickles
Indulgent Pizza Cocktails
Papa John’s Tomatini Cocktail Takes Pizza Flavor into a Summer Drink
Cartoon-Themed Pasta Sauces
Heinz and Mr. Men Partnered for a New Pasta Sauce
Green Tomato Cleansers
Fully’s Green Tomato Clay Mask is a Mild, Effective Solution for Glass Skin
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Canned Cocktail Mixers
Kazimo Helps Bartenders Consistently Serve Quality Flavor Profiles
Tangy Veggie Snack Products
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Snacks Introduced Two New Products
Late-Summer Statement Home Sprays
MALIN+GOETZ and Rocco Join on the Tomato home spray
Soda-Inspired Drink Mixes
Jarritos x Taste Salud Teamed Up on Functional Powdered Drink Mixes
All-Natural Pizza Vodkas
ISCO Spirits' Pizza Vodka Makes a Favorite Food Drinkable
Celebrative Ketchup Campaigns
Heinz Lunched its Festive 'It's Heinz Season' in Southeast Asia
Healthful Flavor-Driven Veggie Snacks
Harvest Snaps Snacks Debuted a New Recipe and Flavors
AI-Backed Food Innovations
Hormel Foods Has Plans to Introduce Products Developed by AI
Seasonal Apple-Based Drinks
Clean Juice's Apple-Forward Beverages Fight Pumpkin Spice Fatigue
Tomato-Themed Dining Experiences
Mutti Tomatoes Hosted an Immersive Dining Experience in London
Co-Branded Marinara Sauces
Carbone Fine Food x Houseplant Uses Tomatoes Grown in Volcanic Soil
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals
fiid Plant-Based Meals Come in Four 100% Natural Options
Edgy Gut Health Beverages
Killer Fruit Mashes Up Sparkling Water, Real Fruit Juice & Prebiotics
Naturally Fermented Dips
Vadasz Developed Live-Cultured Dips for Flavorful, Healthy Snacking
Private Label Organic Soups
Natural Grocers Organic Soups Come in Six Recipes
Daily Greens Drinks
Be Amazing's Canned Beverages Contain 10 Fruits & Veg, Prebiotic Fiber & More
Hearty Spice-Forward Juices
V8 Spicy Cajun Features Two Servings of Vegetables Per Serving
Superfruit Enzyme Deodorants
JUUS Makes Fruit-Powered Aluminum-Free Deodorants Like Tomato Vine
Dynamic Sauce Collections
Consumer Insights Informed Silver Spring Foods' Signature Sauce Line
Redesigned Fry Boxes
The Heinz Dipper Fry Box Adds a Built-In Sauce Compartment for Dipping
Frozen Home Cooking Ingredients
These PACK'D Frozen Ingredients Make Home Cooking Easier
Functional Fall Beverages
V8 Energy Pear Ginger Shares a Limited-Edition Flavor
Instant Tomato-Flavored Tteokbokkis
The Yopokki Tomato Cream Tteokbokki is Convenient
Unique Health Shots
Vadasz's Kimchi Shot Supports Good Gut Health
Savory-Sweet Chocolate Bars
Raaka Chocolate's Pizza Sauce Features Tomato, Oregano & Basil
Chef-Crafted Vegetable Blends
Diane von Furstenberg Launches OKO
Multi-Benefit Wellness Beverages
Interior's Multifunctional Juices Support Whole-Body Health
Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips
Root Foods Turns Beets, Onions & Green Beans into Satisfying Bites
Mission-Driven Thanksgiving Cocktails
Tito's Turkey Rot is a Relaxing Turkey Trot Alternative
Free-From Ketchup Condiments
Heinz Tomato Ketchup Zero Has No Added Sugar or Salt
Ingredient-Based Recipe Finders
Frigo Recommends Recipes Based On Ingredients You Have Available
Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties
Actual Veggies Burgers are Introducing Three New Products
Gut-Friendly Pickles
The Pickle Party Line by Edible Garden Introduces Functional Ferments
Veggie-Infused Flavored Miilks
Jubilee Makes Flavored Milk with Hidden Veggies Like Carrot & Beet
Tomato Seed Body Oils
Mukti Organics Debuts the 'Red Velvet Body Oil' Using Upcycled Tomato Seeds
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
ACV-Based Sparkling Tonics
Tractor Beverage Company's Haymaker Revives an Old Farmer's Drink
Tomato Can Tunnels
House of Polpa by Carlo Ratti Associati X Mutti Uses Stacked Cans as Structure
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Limited-Edition Tomato Sauces
Oishii and Monte's Fine Foods Launched Rubī Tomato Sauce
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Mediterranean-Style Kimchis
Complete Organics' Mediterranean Kimchi Features Olives & Tomatoes
Globally-Inspired Tropical Food Flavors
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Minimal-Ingredient Condiments
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Naturally Powered Skincare
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Spicy Canned Pineapple Juices
V8 Pineapple Jalapeño Juice is Sweet, Spicy and Cocktail-Ready
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Jam Vino Offers Three Delectable Flavors, Made with Wine
Vibrant Superfood Fries
Actual Veggies' Purple Sweet Potato Fries are Colorful & Nutritious
Ketchup-Inspired Poutine Campaigns
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Taste of the World Burgers Let Recognizable Vegetables Shine
Bean-Powered Plant-Based Foods
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Plant-Powered Superfood Meals
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Juice-Sweetened Dressings
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Tomato Home Fragrance Collections
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Brightening Tomato Skincare
Fixderma's Tomaglow Range is Infused with White Tomato Extract
Co-Funded Canned Tomatoes Campaigns
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Functional Breakfast Juices
Vimto Wonderfuel Brings a Nutritious Boost to Breakfast Routines
Satisfying Meat-Free Pizza Menus
Toppers Pizza Vegan Pizzas Come in Four Varieties
Savory Plant Protein Shakes
Not Rocket Science's Plant Power Gazpacho is a First of Its Kind
International Cuisine Vegetable Kits
Taylor Farms Veggie Kits Come in Four Varieties
Cucumber-Inspired Margarita Mixes
The Real Dill Expanded Its Lineup with a Cucumber Margarita Mix
Versatile Creamy Vegan Sauces
NotMayo Chipotle Works as a Dressing, Dip and Spread
Fruit-Forward RTD Vodka Seltzers
-196 Launched its 'Combo Flavor Variety Pack' for the Summer
Plant-Based Salad Boosters
Bean Vivo's Salad Protein Booster Amps Up Flavor, Texture and Nutrition
Plant-Based Chipotle Dressings
NotMayo Chipotle Squeeze Spices Up Dishes with Plant-Based Mayo
Bloody Mary Ketchups
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Non-Traditional Avocado Dips
WHOLLY® AVOCADO Introduces a New Dip Line with Unique Flavors
Savory Fermented Vegetable Pies
Squeaky Bean Debuted Two New Plant-Based Pies in the UK
Plant-Based Meal Seasoning Products
These BOSH! Seasonings Come in Three Options
Spicy Vegetable Juices
Wonder Juice Veg8 & Cayenne is Flavorful & Functional with a Touch of Heat
Vegetable-Rich Fruit Smoothies
The Innocent Smoothie Duo Sneaks Veggies into the Mix
Plant-Based Food Ingredient Ranges
These New ViaMia Products are Ready-to-Use
Sensorial QSR Wraps
McDonald's Singapore Introduced its 'Spicy Tomato Chicken McWraps'
Beer-Branded Foodservice Sauces
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Hot Honey Wine Vinegars
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Sustainable Dry Body Oils
Mukti Organics' Red Velvet Body Oil Features Upcycled Tomato Seeds
Mexican-Fusion Topping Sauces
LA VICTORIA Debuted Sweet & Spicy, Fiery Jalapeño & Chipotle Flavors
Innovative Genetic Markers
University of California Scientists Present RUBY, a Vivid Red Pigment
Digital Plant-Based Assistants
Veggify Helps Plan Vegan Meals and Discover New Plant-Based Recipes
Collaboration Fruit Juice Candies
Vimto Jazzies Feature Familiar Flavors and Textures
Regionally Inspired Plant-Based Foods
These New The Tofoo Co. Products Come in Tw Options
Flavor-First Hot Sauces
Smaak Creates Versatile Sauces with a "Flavor Over Fire" Approach
Spiced Jalapeño Vodkas
Stoli's Halapeño Pepper Vodka Delivers Controlled Heat for Savoury Drinks
Organic Savory Spritzers
Natural Grocers Teased April Fool's Day Flavors Like Raw Onion Water
Veggie-Based Sausage Ranges
The Richmond Veggie Tasty Range is Made with 42% Vegetables
Asian-Inspired Condiments
Honest Bowl Debuted Flavorful Sauces & Mayo at the Winter FancyFaire
Experimental Soup Varieties
Crosse & Blackwell Surveyed Consumers for Product Feedback
Ultra-Red Sweet Tomatoes
Windset Farms® Unveil its New Produce Innovations at the IFPA Show
Ultra-Flavorful Hand-Packed Pickled Vegetables
Pacific Pickle Works Debuts Two New Pickle Products
Fermented Vegetable Meat Alternatives
GRUBBY and Symplicity Collaborated on Limited-Edition Dishes