# Gourmet Comfort Grownup applications of childhood favorites use gourmet ingredients. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published Jun 14, 2017 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gourmet-comfort ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Gourmet Comfort trend? **Gourmet Comfort:** Nostalgic recipes that channel simple food experiences familiar to childhood are adapted with gourmet, grownup ingredients and exaggerated portions. This progression speaks to the consumer desire for comforting, familiar flavors reproduced in a way that preserves tradition but adheres to adult taste preferences, as well as the prevailing nature of the interest in seeking out breaks from "adulting." ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 9, 2016 to Jun 13, 2017 - Published: Jun 14, 2017 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Gourmet Comfort trend ### Gourmet Comfort Consumers are seeking comfortable flavors reproduced in a way that preserves the tradition but adheres to adult taste preferences. ### Nostalgic Flavor Ice Creams Limited edition ice cream flavors with a nostalgic twist that satisfy adults and kids alike. ### Botanical Alcoholic Sodas Incorporation of botanical ingredients in hard sodas provide a perfect combination of nostalgia and contemporary flavors. ## What the Gourmet Comfort trend means for industry ### For Food and Beverage Innovation in nostalgic flavor combinations and gourmet applications in comfort foods. ### For Alcoholic Beverages Huge potential for botanical ingredients in alcoholic beverages, expanding the flavors for traditional drinks. ### For Packaged Foods Expanding the flavor profiles for packaged foods, including snack chips and ice cream. ## Workshop question What familiar experiences can be reflected in the products and services you offer to your customers? ## Trend signals for Gourmet Comfort Trend score 2.6 out of 10, from popularity 28%, activity 43%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 28% - Activity: 43% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Gourmet Comfort trend 6 featured examples from Sep 9, 2016 to Jun 13, 2017. - [Botanical Alcoholic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholic-root-beer): This Alcoholic Root Beer Celebrates Traditional Brewing (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Developing new and innovative alcoholic beverages using unique flavor profiles - [Grill-Inspired Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbecue-potato-chips): Utz's Backyard Barbecue Potato Chips Take Cues from Summer Classics (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The snack food industry can leverage the trend of grill-inspired snack foods by introducing new flavors and creating partnerships with barbecue sauce brands to enhance their produ… - [Brewery Cookie Tastings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-and-beer): Function Brewery's Unique Event Paired Girl Scout Cookies and Beer (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Craft breweries can capitalize on the trend of unique beer pairings by creating beer tasting events that incorporate popular food items, like cookies. - [Nostalgic Flavor Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-batch-ice-creams): These Tillamook Special Batch Ice Creams are Limited-Edition (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Ice cream manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of limited-edition nostalgic flavors by introducing seasonal and unique product lines to cater to consumer preferences. - [S'mores Stout Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-shake): This St Patrick's Day Shake Recipe Incorporates Dark Beer and Chocolate (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The craft beer industry can capitalize on the trend of using beer as an ingredient in unique dessert recipes. - [Gourmet Green Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asparagus-grilled-cheese): This Asparagus Grilled Cheese Sandwich Has Brown Butter and Dijon (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can explore new gourmet grilled cheese variations and incorporate seasonal produce into their offerings. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)