Category
Lifestyle
Serial Snacking
Trend cluster
Category
Multicultural
Palate
Food begins to reflect the diversity of consumers.
4.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Multicultural Palate trend?
Multicultural Palate: The diversification of the mass market reaches new heights in 2015, with projections showing more immigration, and the internet bridging international gaps. This shift is reflected in many industries. The most immediate among them is the visible change in the food industry, as different cultures are fused together on one plate.
Trend themes
Themes within the Multicultural Palate trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Multicultural Fusion Cuisine
The fusion of diverse cuisines is becoming increasingly popular, leading to disruptive innovation opportunities in the creation of hybrid dishes that blend two or more cultures in unique ways.
02
Superfood Breakfasts
Breakfast foods that focus on superfoods and healthier options are becoming more popular, leading to disruptive innovation opportunities in the creation of new breakfast products infused with superfoods.
03
Unusual Pizza Toppings
Combining traditional pizza with unusual toppings is becoming more popular, leading to disruptive innovation opportunities in the creation of hybrid pizza dishes that feature unexpected ingredients and flavors.
Industry implications
What the Multicultural Palate trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Food and Beverage Industry
Restaurants, cafes, and food retailers can capitalize on the multicultural fusion cuisine trend to create innovative dishes that feature a mix of unexpected flavors and ingredients.
For
Health and Wellness Industry
Companies in the health and wellness industry can capitalize on the superfood breakfast trend to create new products that feature healthy ingredients and appeal to health-conscious consumers.
For
Fast Food Industry
Fast food chains can capitalize on the unusual pizza toppings trend to create innovative pizza dishes that feature unexpected ingredients and appeal to a wider range of customers.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Multicultural Palate
Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 57%, freshness 8%.
Popularity58%
Activity57%
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
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Multicultural Palate trend
8 featured examples from Sep 27, 2014 to Apr 26, 2016CategoryLifestyle
Hybrid Breakfast Pitas
These Mediterranean-Inspired Pitas are Infused with Superfoods
The food manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of introducing new breakfast options, such as breakfast pitas, to cater to evolving consumer preferences.
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Asian Fusion Burritos
The Mission Chinese Burrito is a Mexican Dish with an Asian Flavor
Restaurants can innovate and attract customers by experimenting with new and unique fusion cuisine and creating experiential dining experiences.
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Pasta-Topped Pizzas
The New Spaghetti & Meatball Pizza Combines Two Beloved Comfort Foods
Restaurants can leverage the trend of hybrid cuisine to offer unique menu items that differentiate themselves and attract customers seeking innovative dining experiences.
CategoryLifestyle
Pasta-Sushi Hybrids
This Unique Dish Blends Italian and Japanese Cuisine
Restaurants can leverage the pasta-sushi trend to attract customers by offering innovative fusion dishes that cater to a diverse range of palates.
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Thai Turkey Meatballs
This Meatball Recipe Blends Thanksgiving and Thai Flavors
The fusion of Thanksgiving and Thai flavors presents opportunities for food and beverage companies to create innovative product offerings that cater to a diverse range of taste pr…
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Gigantic Japanese Burger Creations
The 'Burger with Everything on It' is the Ultimate Hybrid Dish
Expand your fast food menu to include unique and extravagant items that will attract customers and generate buzz.
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Hybrid Sushi Corndogs
This Elite Foodie Dish Combines Carnival Food with Japanese Cuisine
The food and beverage industry can explore opportunities to create and market innovative fusion dishes like the Sushi Corndog to appeal to adventurous consumers.
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Tex-Mex Sushi Rolls
This Epic Meal Time Recipe Fuses Japanese & Mexican Cuisine
Embrace innovative culinary techniques and ingredients to attract adventurous food enthusiasts and stay competitive in the market.
