Category
Lifestyle
Serial Snacking
Trend cluster
Category
Carnivorous
Condiments
Meat-flavored sauces and toppings cut calories and keep flavor.
2.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Carnivorous Condiments trend?
Carnivorous Condiments: As the clean eating wave rages on, consumers who are concerned for health find themselves at a loss for flavor. Condiments that mimic the taste of meat satiate both desires. This allows consumers to enjoy a happy middle ground, fostering an age of calorie and flavor-conscious foodies.
Trend themes
Themes within the Carnivorous Condiments trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Meat-Flavored Condiments
Condiments that mimic the taste of meat are satisfying to people who desire both taste and health-conscious options.
02
Innovative Food and Drink Flavors
Food and drink companies are experimenting with unconventional combinations that spark interest in consumers.
03
Creative Food Toppings
Creative food toppings are a growing trend for those who want to add unique flavors and textures to their meals.
Industry implications
What the Carnivorous Condiments trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Food Manufacturing
Companies can create new innovative products that mimic the taste of meat for a new market segment of health-conscious consumers.
For
Hospitality
Restaurants, bars and hotels can incorporate more unconventional flavors and topping combinations in their menus to attract customers looking for excitement in their food choices.
For
Food Retail
Retailers can offer novelty products like meat-flavored condiments or creative food toppings to appeal to adventurous consumers and attract a wider audience.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Carnivorous Condiments
Trend score 2.2 out of 10, from popularity 35%, activity 22%, freshness 8%.
Popularity35%
Activity22%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Carnivorous Condiments trend
5 featured examples from Dec 20, 2012 to Sep 15, 2014CategoryArt & 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.
CategoryLifestyle
Poultry-Infused Breakfast Syrups
The Chicken 'n Waffles Syrup by Torani is Sweet and Savory
Beverage companies can explore creating more unique and interesting syrup flavors that can add a new twist to classic drinks or cocktails.
CategoryLifestyle
Meat-Infused Olive Oils
This California Olive Oil Contains Bacon Flavorings
The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of bacon-flavored products by introducing innovative offerings that cater to consumers' love of bacon flavor in a variet…
CategoryLifestyle
Novelty Bacon Sprinkles
The Bacon Hagelslag are Crunchy Bacon Bit Toppings for Meals
Production of new and innovative toppings for pre-packaged meals.
CategoryLifestyle
Porky Sandwich Spreads
The Empire Bacon Mayonnaise Gives Your Lunch a Touch of Salty Goodness
The food products industry can explore and capitalize on the growing market for bacon-infused condiments and innovative flavor combinations.
