Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Aided
Infusion
A shift towards more exotic flavors sees consumers utilizing infusers.
4.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Aided Infusion trend?
Aided Infusion: Consumer palates have become more accustomed to exotic flavors, which is seeing them infuse meals with herbs and spices via convenient infusers. This utilization of fresh ingredients shows a consumer preference to take control of how their food tastes as opposed to using prepackaged spices or dressings.
Trend themes
Themes within the Aided Infusion trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Exotic Flavor Preference
Consumer palates have become more accustomed to exotic flavors, prompting food infusers to become more popular.
02
Fresh Ingredient Control
Consumers' preference to take control of how their food tastes is leading them to use infusers with fresh ingredients.
03
Customized Flavor Experience
Infusing oil misters and herb infusers enable users to add custom flavors to their food while reducing the amount of oil needed.
Industry implications
What the Aided Infusion trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Food Infusers
The food infuser market is on the rise due to consumers' desire for more control over flavor and the preference for fresh ingredients.
For
Cooking Tools and Gadgets
The demand for cooking tools and gadgets has increased as consumers look for ways to improve the taste and presentation of their meals.
For
Home Cooking
The trend towards home cooking has increased, leading to a rise in demand for kitchen tools and gadgets that can help improve flavor and simplify food preparation.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Aided Infusion
Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 67%, freshness 8%.
Popularity73%
Activity67%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Aided Infusion trend
6 featured examples from Jan 30, 2014 to Feb 23, 2016CategoryArt & Design
Herb-Infusing Kitchen Toys
The 'Le CROCK COQ' Infuser Holds Cooking Herbs During Preparation
Manufacturing and selling of innovative and useful cooking tools for home chefs.
CategoryEco
Built-In Infuser Mugs
This Travel Tea Mug Touts a Clever Design For Brewing Loose Leaf Tea
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new kitchenware products and gadgets that enhance the tea brewing experience, leading to increased consumer satisfaction.
CategoryArt & Design
Herb Preparation Bowls
This Herb Kitchen Tool by Chef’n Separates and Measures
The Chef'n ZipStrip aligns with the needs of the kitchen tools and gadgets industry by offering a unique solution for herb preparation.
CategoryArt & Design
Vegetable-Shaped Herb Infusers
This Handy Herb Infuser Resembles a Red Pepper
The kitchenware industry can explore innovative designs and materials to create more efficient and enjoyable herb infusers.
CategoryArt & Design
Meat-Mimicking Flavor Pods
The Pulke Herb Infuser is a Clever Seasoning-Stuffed Ingredient
The food and beverage industry can incorporate meat-mimicking flavor pods to create new vegetarian or vegan products with unique flavors.
CategoryArt & Design
Infusing Oil Misters
The CHEFVANTAGE Olive Oil Sprayer Cuts Calories by Infusing Air into Oils
Manufacturing kitchen appliances and tools that provide innovative solutions for healthier and low-calorie meal preparation and cooking.
