Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Edible
Opulence
Gold-infused and gilded treats offer consumers unique dining experiences.
4.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Edible Opulence trend?
Edible Opulence: Brands working with gold-infused and gilded food products are creating luxury goods that become part of a unique dining experience. Consumers of luxury goods desire the unique and unusual, and combining precious metals with culinary creations blends luxury and dining into an exceptional experience the consumer is unlikely to forget. Gilded foods and other explicitly opulent goods also boast wealth unabashedly, tying into the consumer need for status.
Trend themes
Themes within the Edible Opulence trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Gilded Foods
The trend of incorporating gold-infused edible items or gilded foods in the menus specifically to give customers extravagant dining experiences.
02
Luxury Edible Oil Infusions
The trend of infusing high-quality ingredients into olive oils to give them a unique, premium flavor and highlight luxury over cost-effectiveness.
03
24-karate Treats
The trend of incorporating real gold leaf or 24 karat gold as toppings on various desserts such as donuts, ice cream, and popcorn to add a sense of opulence and luxury.
Industry implications
What the Edible Opulence trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Luxury Food Industry
From gilded foods to premium edible oil infusions, luxury food professionals can incorporate high-quality ingredients and unique designs to create premium dining experiences.
For
Confectionary Industry
Incorporating real gold leaf or 24-karate gold as toppings on various desserts can help increase the perceived value of the confectionary products creating phenomenal eating experiences.
For
Tourism Industry
Businesses can add value to tourist destinations like temples, restaurants, or dessert bars by incorporating innovative, high-end yet accessible specialty foods such as gold leaf infused ice cream to give their customers unique and unforgettable dining experiences.
Workshop question
How can you add a sense of luxury to your product or service to give it aspirational appeal?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Edible Opulence
Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 66%, freshness 8%.
Popularity67%
Activity66%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Edible Opulence trend
5 featured examples from Nov 17, 2015 to Aug 17, 2016CategoryLifestyle
Gilded Ice Cream Cones
At Its Gilded Temple, Kinkakuji Serves a Gold Leaf Ice Cream Topping
The food and beverage industry can explore the use of gold leaf as a premium food topping and cater to consumers seeking luxury dining experiences.
CategoryLifestyle
Gold-Infused Olive Oils
This Sophisticated Olive Oil is Made with High-Quality Ingredients
The luxury food and beverage industry can capitalize on the demand for upscale culinary experiences by introducing high-quality, exclusive products like gold-infused olive oils.
CategoryLifestyle
Gilded Popcorn Snacks
This Bucket of Luxury Golden Popcorn is Topped with 23 Karat Gold Flakes
A high-end food industry that caters to consumers looking for unique and premium food experiences.
CategoryLifestyle
Luxe Gilded Donuts
The Golden Cristal Ube Donut Creation Has a Price Tag of $100
Pioneering the trend of creating upscale pastries and donuts using premium ingredients and exquisite decorations.
CategoryLifestyle
Edible Golden Chocolate Bars
These Precious Metal Kit Kat Bars are Exclusive to Japan
The confectionery industry can explore the implementation of innovative flavor combinations and edible packaging to create unique and indulgent products.
