# Layered Consumption Consumers turn to multilayered cuisine to satiate a need for diversity. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Apr 15, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/layered-consumption ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Layered Consumption trend? **Layered Consumption:** As consumers become exposed to culturally diverse cuisines, the need to acquire more variety in everyday consumption has become a priority. Seeking to add more flair to conventional meals, individuals are turning to multi-layered cuisine formats as a means to add ingredients and enhance levels of flavor. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 11, 2014 to Jul 28, 2015 - Published: Apr 15, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Layered Consumption trend ### Multicultural cuisine As multicultural cuisine becomes a priority for consumers, businesses have an opportunity to experiment with new flavor combinations. ### Layered dishes Consumers are turning to layered dishes as a way to infuse more variety and flavor in their everyday consumption, providing an opportunity for businesses to innovate with unconventional food presentations. ### Savory desserts The trend of incorporating savory flavors into desserts, such as pretzel crusts and cheese frosting, presents a disruptive opportunity for businesses to explore unique flavor combinations. ## What the Layered Consumption trend means for industry ### For Food and beverage industry The food and beverage industry can take note of the growing consumer interest in multicultural cuisine and incorporate diverse ingredients to add more variety to their menus. ### For Hospitality industry The hospitality industry can experiment with layered dishes to add uniqueness to their presentation and to cater to consumer's desire for diverse food options. ### For Confectionery industry The confectionery industry has a chance to tap into the savory dessert trend by innovating with unconventional flavors and ingredients that cater to the changing taste preferences of consumers. ## Trend signals for Layered Consumption Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 56%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 56% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Layered Consumption trend 4 featured examples from Feb 11, 2014 to Jul 28, 2015. - [Pepperoni Pizza Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-cake): This Easy to make Pillsbury Recipe is for an Epic Layered Pizza Dish (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Leveraging unconventional ingredient combos or culinary presentation techniques for menus could boost customer satisfaction. - [Overstuffed Gluttonous Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathew-ramsey): Mathew Ramsey Uses His Passion for Burgers to Create Tasty Options (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of gourmet burgers and unconventional burger options by offering their own creative creations that cater to consumers' d… - [Savory Dairy Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-cake): The Grilled Cheese Cake is a Stack of Sandwiches and Cheddar Frosting (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Bakeries can tap into the market for savory desserts by creating unique offerings like the Grilled Cheese Cake to cater to customers seeking unconventional flavor profiles. - [Layered Pretzel Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-pie): This Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Pretzel Pie is a Tasty Trifecta Treat (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Bakeries can offer unique and creative desserts featuring peanut butter and pretzel combinations to attract customers and stand out from competitors. ## Recent trend clusters - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) - [Performance Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/performance-powders) (Lifestyle) - [Task Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/task-beverages) (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) - [Rapid Concussion Screening Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-eye-tracking) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)