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Opulent Confection

Sweets offerings look to cutting edge flavors for luxury appeal

Implications - As health-conscious consumers look to make the most of their caloric indulgences, confectionery offerings are being elevated to upscale experiences with the addition of innovative flavor combinations and artistic visual appeal. Going above and beyond the expectations of a standard candy bar, such products highlight an interest in challenging and refining the palate by indulging in artisan food products that border on experimental. This progression demonstrates the far-reaching nature of the desire for flavor reversal, as well as the view to a direct link between high-quality ingredients and artisan appeal.
Workshop Question - What cutting edge product or ingredient could supercharge your current offering?
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Confections - Confectionery offerings are being elevated to upscale experiences with the addition of innovative flavor combinations and artistic visual appeal.
2. Artistic Packaging - Many consumers are growing to favor artisanal products of all kinds, which is being acknowledged by brands with simple, artistic packaging designs.
3. Customized Artisanal Products - Customers are open to suggesting bespoke flavors or designs, allowing businesses to experiment with unique combinations.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Hospitality - Upscale dessert tastings and afternoon tea ceremonies have risen in popularity recently, providing opportunities to cater to luxury-loving consumers.
2. Gourmet Food Industry - Businesses can take advantage of the desire for new and exotic flavors in the confectionery space to develop and market unique artisanal products.
3. Event Planning and Catering - The popularity of customized artisanal confectionery products presents opportunities for event planning and catering businesses to differentiate themselves and provide unique experiences to clients.
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Featured Examples

Artistic Chocolate Shops
Artistic Chocolate Shops
Toronto's Chocolates x Brandon Olsen Serves Up Colorful Hand-Made Bonbons
Toronto recently became the home of a design-forward chocolate shop serving up colorful confections that are almost too pretty to eat. Characterized as “designer Willy Wonka,” Chocolates x... MORE
Trailblazing Doughnut Shops
Trailblazing Doughnut Shops
Toronto's Glory Hole Doughnuts Serves Up Creative Flavor Combinations
Once thought of simply as the ultra-sweet accompaniment to diner-style coffee, doughnuts have since been transformed into high-end confections sought out by even the most discerning foodies. ... MORE
Upscale Dessert Tastings
Upscale Dessert Tastings
Langham Hotel's Modern Afternoon Tea Celebrates 150 Years of the Hotel
When it comes to luxury dining experiences, dessert tastings and afternoon tea ceremonies have risen in popularity recently. Lagham Hotel’s afternoon tea experience is a great example and is... MORE
Opulent Chocolate Bars
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Dylan's Candy Bar is Now Makes a 'Gold Collection' of Premium Chocolate
Dylan’s Candy Bar carries a huge assortment of confections, including sour candy worms and novelty gummy bears, but it’s now also making a sophisticated collection of premium chocolates... MORE
Exotic Artisan Marshmallows
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'The Marshmallowist' Makes Luxury Marshmallows in Unique Flavors
‘The Marshmallowist’ started as a humble project for a gourmet pastry chef, but has since grown to be a well-known European delicacy. The gourmet marshmallow retailer travels across... MORE
High-End Lollipops
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The 'Leccare Lollipops' are Luxurious Little Treats
Kimberly Hadlock stumbled upon her successful business venture of high-end lollipops by accident. The high-end lollipops were an idea for a Christmas gift, when Hadlock later realized the business... MORE
Pineapple Caramel Chocolates
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Marco Paolo Chocolates Embraces Unique Chocolate Flavor Combinations
Coconut, Cilantro with Dark Lime, Mango Red Chili Gelée and Tamarind Tea with Green Cardamom are a few of the exotic and exciting chocolate flavor combination in the Island Escape box from Marco... MORE
Color-Coordinated Chocolate Packaging
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Peyton and Byrne Chocolate Bars Feature Artisanal Flavors
Putting a distinct focus on color to communicate with prospective consumers, the Peyton and Byrne chocolate packaging is as delicious as the contents. Utilizing a number of playful colors including... MORE

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