Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Exotic
Homemade
Consumers turn to international flavor as a means to combat complacent palates.
1.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Exotic Homemade trend?
Exotic Homemade: The variety and availability of exotic flavors is rising, which has prompted consumers to try their hand at international cuisine. As the popularity of food blogs expose little known recipes and tricks, consumers are making their own traditional dishes to satisfy their desire for both exotic and homemade cuisine.
Trend themes
Themes within the Exotic Homemade trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Exotic Homemade Cuisine
With the rise of popularity in international flavors, there is a growing interest in homemade versions of traditional dishes.
02
Creativity in Cuisine
The introduction of unconventional or unusual ingredients to traditional dishes allows for a new degree of innovation in meal options.
03
Personalized Food Experience
As consumers experiment with homemade cuisine, businesses can explore opportunities to personalize and adapt their food offerings to match unique customer preferences.
Industry implications
What the Exotic Homemade trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Food and Beverage
The food and beverage industry can explore opportunities to introduce exotic flavors or ingredients, and personalize food experiences to meet customer preferences.
For
DIY/ Crafting
The DIY/crafting industry can benefit from the increasing interest in homemade meals by offering tools and resources to make the process easier for consumers.
For
Health and Wellness
The health and wellness industry can take advantage of the trend towards homemade cuisine by offering resources for consumers to make nutritious meals at home.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Exotic Homemade
Trend score 1.8 out of 10, from popularity 25%, activity 22%, freshness 8%.
Popularity25%
Activity22%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Exotic Homemade trend
4 featured examples from Jan 13 to Aug 27, 2014CategoryLifestyle
Explosive Candy Truffles
Blogger HowSweetEats Infuses Pop Rocks into Chocolate Truffles
Pop Rocks-infused desserts can attract adventurous consumers and differentiate confectionery brands in a competitive market.
CategoryLifestyle
Homemade Japanese Biscuits
This Pocky Recipe Teaches You How to Make the Chocolate Cookies at Home
The food and beverage industry can embrace the trend of DIY snacks by creating specialized baking products for homemade treats.
CategoryLifestyle
Exotic Gourmet Infant Food
This Spiced Baby Food Recipe Will Make Your Baby Smile
Food companies can tap into the market for gourmet baby food with unique flavor profiles that cater to parents who want the best for their children.
CategoryLifestyle
Raspberry Ramen Desserts
This Fruity Rocky Road Bar is Made from Ramen Noodles
Innovation in food preparation and blending of flavors will continue to form new market niches.
