Brands are elevating the aesthetic and recipes of traditional Latin beverages
Trend - Contemporary brands are reimagining the packaging aesthetic and formulas of traditional Latin beverages such as agua frescas, horchata, and tepache. In doing so, these companies position themselves to better target Latinx Millennials.
Insight - When it comes to food and beverage choices, Millennial consumers are notorious for prioritizing modern aesthetics and elevated recipes that reflect both their identity and their sense of style. Since the North American market is identified as a “melting pot” of cultural expressions, young consumers of different ethnicities are creating a demand for options that they can indulge in, while feeling some connection and even nostalgia for their roots.
Insight - When it comes to food and beverage choices, Millennial consumers are notorious for prioritizing modern aesthetics and elevated recipes that reflect both their identity and their sense of style. Since the North American market is identified as a “melting pot” of cultural expressions, young consumers of different ethnicities are creating a demand for options that they can indulge in, while feeling some connection and even nostalgia for their roots.
Workshop Question - Conceptualize a product that combines modern aesthetics with cultural tradition.
Trend Themes
1. Elevated Latin Beverages - Contemporary brands are reimagining the packaging aesthetic and formulas of traditional Latin beverages such as agua frescas, horchata, and tepache to better target Latinx Millennials.
2. Fermented Probiotic Beverages - There is increasing demand for flavorful, low-calorie, and probiotic-rich beverages like Tepache that appeal to health-conscious consumers seeking an alternative to sugary drinks.
3. Real Fruit, Ready-to-drink Beverages - Ready-to-drink aguas frescas are gaining popularity for their tasty blend of fruits, water, and sugar. The appeal is amplified for those seeking a convenient and healthy drink experience with added vitamins and electrolytes.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - Innovation opportunities lie within the beverage industry to explore the use of traditional ingredients and preparation techniques in modern products that satisfy the demands of diverse consumers.
2. Health Food Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for the health food industry to create tasty and healthy beverages that incorporate prebiotics, probiotics, vitamins and low calories to appeal to mainstream health-conscious consumers.
3. Packaging Industry - The packaging industry has an opportunity to offer modern and aesthetically pleasing designs for traditional beverages, appealing to Millennial consumers who prioritize modern designs and appealing aesthetics.
