Food subscription boxes curated for discovering new foods gain popularity
Trend - The demand for ways to try new foods and flavors from home has increased steadily, with a spike during this past quarantine. During this time, Social distancing rules limited the foodie consumer's ability to explore new tastes. As a result, more subscriptions and kits dedicated to edible exploration can be seen to provide the sense of adventure that drives many food-loving consumers.
Insight - For consumers who see food as more of a hobby than a form of nourishment, trying new flavors and food forms is a form of adventure. The solution of exploratory at-home kits began out of necessity during social distancing. However, this service type has the added benefit of increased interactivity than what customers typically experience when dining in restaurants. This combination of flavor exploration and semi-DIY experience will satisfy a new kind of foodie who wishes to both consume food and learn about it.
Insight - For consumers who see food as more of a hobby than a form of nourishment, trying new flavors and food forms is a form of adventure. The solution of exploratory at-home kits began out of necessity during social distancing. However, this service type has the added benefit of increased interactivity than what customers typically experience when dining in restaurants. This combination of flavor exploration and semi-DIY experience will satisfy a new kind of foodie who wishes to both consume food and learn about it.
Workshop Question - How can your product or service provide consumers with an opportunity for exploration?
Trend Themes
1. Food Subscription Boxes - The demand for ways to explore new tastes is driving the growth of food subscription boxes.
2. At-home Experience - Foodies crave more interactive and semi-DIY food experiences while staying at home.
3. Traveling-inspired Boxes - Subscription boxes and curated bundles that offer travel-themed items satisfy customers' desire to experience different cultures while staying safe at home.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Innovative and interactive food subscription boxes are disrupting the traditional restaurant and grocery business.
2. Gifts and Celebrations - Curated bundles and gift boxes that provide unique and personalized experiences will disrupt the traditional gift-giving industry.
3. Travel and Tourism - Travel-themed subscription boxes and kits offer a new kind of experience for consumers who cannot travel due to the pandemic, disrupting the traditional travel and tourism industry.
