Trend cluster
Category

Foolproof
Culinary

Modern kitchen appliances take the guesswork out of preparation.

Multi-Dish Meal CookersVersatile Specialty Coffee MachinesAutomated Rice CookersIoT-Integrated Multi-CookersPreset Recipe Kitchen Cookers

Trend

What is the Foolproof Culinary trend?

Foolproof Culinary: Marrying modern consumers' competing desire to create things for themselves and need for convenience, cooking appliances are being designed to work in a more automated way. Providing users with reassurance that their meals will turn out as desired and limiting their involvement in the process, this approach to modern appliances is gaining traction.

Trend themes

Themes within the Foolproof Culinary trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Automated Cooking Appliances

Kitchen appliances are increasingly being developed to work in a more automated way, alleviating the hassle of cooking.

02

IoT-enabled Devices for Kitchen

The integration of IoT technology in cooking appliances is gaining traction, enabling users to access recipes, cooking instructions and audio alerts in real-time.

03

Multipurpose Meal Cookers

The popularity of multipurpose meal cookers have surged as a solution to expedite meal preparation, maximize kitchen space, and increase convenience.

Industry implications

What the Foolproof Culinary trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Smart Home

Smart home technology manufacturers can incorporate IoT-enabled innovative cooking appliances to expand their product offerings and lead the market.

For

Food Equipment and Services

Restaurant suppliers can consider offering automated, versatile and multipurpose cooking appliances, which can aid chefs in food preparation and improve kitchen efficiency.

For

Consumer Electronics

Consumer electronics manufacturers can tap into the growing trend of automated and IoT-enabled kitchen appliances creating new products to diversify their portfolio.

Workshop question

What's a process your consumer is intimidated by? What role could you play in guiding them through that activity?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Foolproof Culinary

Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 64%, activity 54%, freshness 8%.

Popularity64%
Activity54%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America

Evidence

Examples of the Foolproof Culinary trend

7 featured examples from Apr 2, 2016 to Dec 28, 2018
Multi-Dish Meal Cookers
CategoryArt & Design

Multi-Dish Meal Cookers

The Haier Multipurpose Cooker Makes Meal Cooking a Simpler Affair

The kitchen appliance industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating versatile and efficient meal cooking appliances.

Versatile Specialty Coffee Machines
CategoryArt & Design

Versatile Specialty Coffee Machines

The Ninja Coffee Bar Glass Carafe System is All-in-One

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design cutting-edge coffee machines that combine advanced brewing technology with user-friendly interfaces for the home appliance industry.

Automated Rice Cookers
CategoryArt & Design

Automated Rice Cookers

The 'Rorico' Rice Cooking Appliance Constantly Stirs Ingredients

Manufacturers in the appliances industry can explore the development of automated cooking appliances like the 'Rorico' to revolutionize how people cook.

IoT-Integrated Multi-Cookers
CategoryArt & Design

IoT-Integrated Multi-Cookers

'GKM9000' by Gourmia Enhances Cooking with Wi-Fi Connectivity

More than ever, smart kitchens are becoming a part of the larger trend towards the creation of the fully-integrated smart home.

Preset Recipe Kitchen Cookers
CategoryArt & Design

Preset Recipe Kitchen Cookers

The Manic Organics Slow Cooker Automatically Makes Different recipes

Manufacturers of home appliances can integrate preset recipe and dynamic heating features into their kitchen product lines to stay ahead in the market.

Heated Preparation Knives
CategoryArt & Design

Heated Preparation Knives

The 'FrozenCut' Knife Quickly Cuts Through Cold Meats and More

The foodservice industry could benefit from the implementation of heated kitchen tools like the 'FrozenCut' knife, as it would make the preparation of frozen foods more efficient.

Compact Sous Vide Appliances
CategoryArt & Design

Compact Sous Vide Appliances

The Anova Nano Sous Vide Precision Cooker Easily Stows in a Drawer

As sous vide appliances become more popular and affordable, companies in the home appliance industry have opportunities to develop and innovate in this space.