# Condiment Composition Traditional condiments are being offered in entirely new formats. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Apr 19, 2018 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/condiment-composition ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Condiment Composition trend? **Condiment Composition:** The addition of various sauces to recipes has been revamped by brands choosing to experiment with the format in which these condiments are offered. From sprays to slices, these reformatted condiments offer the unique distinction of being appealing for both niche experimental consumption, and mass market production. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 7, 2017 to Mar 24, 2018 - Published: Apr 19, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Condiment Composition trend ### Reformatted Condiments Reformatted condiments in alternative formats like sprays and slices are revolutionizing the ways consumers add flavor to their meals. ### Ready-to-Spray Bottles Customers are embracing ready-to-spray bottles that offer a mess-free alternative to measuring and cutting to add last-minute flavors at the table. ### Dry Spice Mixes Dry Spice Mixes like Pereg´s Sriracha Thai-Style Seasoning are offering a healthy and easy way to improvise any dish with unique flavors. ## What the Condiment Composition trend means for industry ### For Food & Beverage The food and beverage industries most obviously benefit from condiment revolutions that continuously invite fresh takes on the classic seasonings. ### For Packaging Opportunities for disruptive innovation in packaging industries are abundant as innovations like slice packs and ready-to-spray bottles continue to emerge. ### For Health and Wellness Health and wellness industries can think outside the box by identifying niche opportunities to integrate healthy ingredients like low-sodium fish sauce that includes high-quality anchovies in their products. ## Workshop question Conceptualize a product/service that would cater to niche consumer needs, that could still meet the standards of mass production? ## Trend signals for Condiment Composition Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 45%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 54% - Activity: 45% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Condiment Composition trend 5 featured examples from Aug 7, 2017 to Mar 24, 2018. - [Piquant Seasoning Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sriracha-stix): The New Sriracha Stix Make It Easy to Add a Spicy Kick to Any Dish (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Food manufacturers can explore the opportunity to develop their own line of unique spice blends that cater to the growing demand for enhanced flavors. - [Smoky Seasoning Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-smoke): Food Imagineering's Liquid Smoke Sprays Enhance Meat, Cheese and Fish (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can explore the use of spray-on seasonings to enhance the flavors of their products and provide unique culinary experiences. - [Fish Sauce Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-fish-sauce): PORDEE's Asian Fish Sauce is Conveniently Packaged in a Ready-to-Spritz Bottle (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The spray packaging trend presents opportunities for companies to innovate in the condiment packaging industry. - [Mess-Free Ketchup Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchup-condiment): 'Slice of Sauce' Invented a New Way to Enjoy the Ketchup Condiment (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The invention of ketchup slices presents opportunities for food packaging companies to explore new packaging designs and materials for condiments. - [Sauce-Inspired Dry Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-spice-mix): Pereg's 'Sriracha Thai-Style Seasoning' is a Dry Spice Mix (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Introducing new spice mixtures and seasoning products to the market for a variety of dishes and recipes. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)