# Remixed Comfort Traditionally rich foods receive a healthy adaptation for light consumptipm. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 12, 2015 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/remixed-comfort ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.6/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Remixed Comfort trend? **Remixed Comfort:** Despite an increase in healthy eating, getting consumers to completely eliminate certain comfort foods can be challenging, prompting food retailers to cleverly adapt certain meals. Integrating healthy ingredients and organic products to traditionally high-calorie dishes like onion rings and pizza, brands are not only providing a healthier alternative, but also a way for consumers to maintain an element of familiarity. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 19 to Mar 7, 2015 - Published: Mar 12, 2015 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Remixed Comfort trend ### Healthy Comfort Food Food retailers are adapting traditionally high-calorie dishes with healthy ingredients to provide a healthier alternative while maintaining an element of familiarity creating an opportunity for adapting healthy recipes of traditionally unhealthy comfort foods. ### Fruit Pizza Trend Pizza as an inspiration for fruity and dessert versions, inventing flavors like blueberry and beetroot pizza, can create new opportunities for the food and restaurant industry to reinvent snack time or dessert pizzas. ### Vegetarian and Vegan Food Trend The growing trend of vegan and vegetarian diets are giving rise to meat-free versions of classic dishes and revolutionizing the fast-food industry. Opportunities are available for restaurants to create meat-free versions of traditional dishes like vegetarian poutine. ## What the Remixed Comfort trend means for industry ### For Healthy Food Industry The healthy food industry is booming with this trend of adapting traditional high-calorie dishes with healthy ingredients, creating healthier alternatives to classic comfort foods. ### For Pizza Restaurant Industry With the fruit pizza trend on the rise, the pizza restaurant industry could experiment and create new dessert or fruity-flavored pizzas to keep up with the changing consumer preferences. ### For Fast Food Industry There is a growing demand in the fast-food industry for vegan and vegetarian food options, and the incorporation of meat-free versions of traditional dishes presents an opportunity for growth with a growing vegan and vegetarian population. ## Trend signals for Remixed Comfort Trend score 1.6 out of 10, from popularity 21%, activity 20%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 21% - Activity: 20% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Remixed Comfort trend 4 featured examples from Feb 19 to Mar 7, 2015. - [Light Onion Ring Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-onion-ring): This Tasty Mix Combines BBQ Chicken, Nachos and Buttermilk-Fried Toppings (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: QSRs can explore offering healthier and lighter versions of traditional fast food snacks like onion rings to cater to health-conscious consumers. - [Healthy Vegetarian Poutine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-poutine): Fresh Restaurant Puts a Green Spin on a Canadian Dish (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for restaurants to offer innovative vegetarian menu options. - [Purple Pizza Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetroot-recipe): This Healthy Beetroot Recipe From Fork to Belly Features a Dark Red Crust (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can leverage the trend of colorful and healthy ingredients like beetroot to create innovative products and recipes. - [Blueberry Pizza Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-pizza): The Nontraditional Pie is Perfect for Sharing as an Appetizer or Post Meal (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Restaurants and food service providers can explore innovative pizza ideas to cater to diverse customer preferences and stand out in a competitive market. ## 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)