Chocolate fountains are always crowd-pleasers, but they could soon be overshadowed by this Hidden Valley Ranch fountain. The fountain holds a capacity of two pounds meant strictly to dispense ranch dressing. There are four tiers and separate switches for the heat and motor. and the item is currently on sale via online retailer Flavor Gallery.
The Hidden Valley Ranch fountain is priced at $100 and includes a "year's supply" of ranch, which in reality comes out to 12 bottles each containing 36 oz. of the dip. Furthermore, Flavor Gallery offers the option of jewel-encrusted dressing containers, each priced at $50 apiece.
In addition to being a fun novelty gift, this dressing dispenser is also reflective of America's obsession with an iconic dip flavour, and is set to appeal to Millennial audiences.
Cascading Salad Dressing Dispensers
The Hidden Valley Ranch Fountain Holds Up to Two Pounds of Dip
Trend Themes
1. Dressing Fountain - Invest in creating fountains for various types of sauces and dips to appeal to novelty-seeking audiences who enjoy communal eating experiences and fun innovations.
2. Customized 'jewel' Dressing Containers - Offer customized containers for a variety of sauces and dips for customers who appreciate exclusive experiences and the opportunity to express their personality through quirky food accessories.
3. Expected Flavor-derived Innovations - Create new products and inventions made with popular flavors like ranch dressing to satisfy the ever-growing demands of American taste trends.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing and Distribution - Develop new products and innovate existing ones to cater to customers' changing taste preferences and food trends to stand out in the saturated market.
2. Retail and E-commerce - Offer unique and quirky food accessories and fountains to differentiate from competitors and increase revenue streams from novelty-seeking customers.
3. Hospitality and Entertainment - Integrate unique food experiences and fountains to increase engagement and satisfaction of Millennial and younger generations who value communal food experiences and fun innovations.