A variety of unexpected snacks incorporate donut-inspired flavors
Trend - As nostalgic flavors continue to emerge in increasingly surprising categories, donut-inspired flavors, in particular, are proving to be both highly marketable and exceedingly versatile. This advancement highlights the unifying power of even the most simple food experiences and speaks to the opportunity of creating experiential flavors that are both memorable and functional.
Insight - Today's consumer is accustomed to a great deal of novelty in almost all aspects of their lives, from technology to food. As a result, there's a great deal of acceptance and desire for products that cross categories in order to inject some excitement into familiar experiences.
Insight - Today's consumer is accustomed to a great deal of novelty in almost all aspects of their lives, from technology to food. As a result, there's a great deal of acceptance and desire for products that cross categories in order to inject some excitement into familiar experiences.
Workshop Question - How can you look to unifying food experiences in order to find inspiration for new special edition flavors?
Trend Themes
1. Novelty Flavors - Nostalgic flavors are emerging in a variety of unexpected categories, highlighting an opportunity to create experiential flavors that are both memorable and functional.
2. Hybrid Products - Consumers are looking for hybrid products that allow them to explore the comforting flavors of familiar products in new formats.
3. Indulgent Nutrition - A new category of nutrition that focuses on simple ingredients and indulgent flavors that appeal to women's needs.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Companies can create hybrid and indulgent products with nostalgic flavors to appeal to consumers' desire for novelty and comfort.
2. Nutrition and Health - Indulgent nutrition caters to a growing demand for products that balance health and flavor, especially for women.
3. Retail - Private label products that offer healthy and unique flavors can help stores differentiate themselves in a saturated market.
