# Cross-Cuisine Injection Consumers opt to literally inject flavor for enhanced edible variations. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Aug 13, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/crosscuisine-injection ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.4/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Cross-Cuisine Injection trend? **Cross-Cuisine Injection:** The consumer palate is becoming accustomed to exotic spices and customized flavor variations, which has prompted the rise of injection and infusion devices for easily made cross-cuisine creations. Speaking to a desire for easy methods of creating personalized foods from home, the products decrease consumer dependence on takeout and store-bought goods for exotic cuisine. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 20, 2013 to Aug 12, 2014 - Published: Aug 13, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Cross-Cuisine Injection trend ### Cross-Cuisine Injection Consumers are opting for personalized cross-cuisine flavors and creating exotic cuisines from home using injection devices. ### Flavor-Infusing Gadgets Food and drink gadgets that infuse flavors are increasingly popular, allowing consumers to personalize taste of their food and drinks. ### Healthy Hydration Innovation Sustainable hydration solutions are desirable, encouraging innovation in water bottles and infusion devices for on-the-go, natural, and healthy alternatives. ## What the Cross-Cuisine Injection trend means for industry ### For Food and Beverage Industry Companies can invest in developing personalized cross-cuisine flavors, injecting devices, and infusing gadgets to meet the demand of consumer's desire for personalized taste and easy methods of creating exotic cuisine from home. ### For Retail Industry Retail companies can invest in marketing and selling flavor-infusing devices to meet consumer's desire for personalized and healthy tastes, while also providing a sustainable and eco-friendly selling point. ### For Health and Wellness Industry Companies can invest in developing sustainable hydration solutions that are desirable for consumers to ensure easy access to natural and healthy beverages. ## Trend signals for Cross-Cuisine Injection Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 45%, activity 50%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 45% - Activity: 50% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Cross-Cuisine Injection trend 5 featured examples from Nov 20, 2013 to Aug 12, 2014. - [Banana-Injecting Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-fruits): The DestapaBanana Fills Banana Fruits Up with Delicious Syrup Flavors (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Companies that manufacture gadgets and small appliances for the kitchen could explore creating flavor-injecting gadgets that can be used with a variety of foods. - [Brewing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocha-tea-capsule): The O'Cha Tea Capsule Lets You Conveniently Create On-the-Go Infusions (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Beverage companies can innovate by creating portable and efficient solutions to provide consumers with on-the-go infusions. - [Flavor-Injecting Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavor-injecting-sticks): These Stick Allow You to Inject Your Favorite Herbs and Spices into Meat (Category: Special) Implication: Opportunity for manufacturers to produce and market flavor-injecting sticks and related accessories. - [Flavor-Infusing Drink Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-dispenser-design): This Drink Dispenser Design Instantaneously Adds Fruit Flavors (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating stylish and efficient drink dispensers for home use. - [Herb Slot Skewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-inside-grill): The Spice Inside Grill Kabob Skewers Allow Cooks to Conveniently Infuse Flavor (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The cookware industry can explore the opportunities presented by flavor-infused skewers and integrated spice slots for their product development. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [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) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)