# Scientific Spice Companies develop products that apply empirical designs to seasonings. By [Jordy E](https://www.trendhunter.com/JordyEleni) | Published Jun 2, 2015 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/scientific-spice-packaging ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Scientific Spice trend? **Scientific Spice:** Seasoning brands are capturing the precision of home cooking through scientific-style packaging. On a broader scale, the use of test tubes and beakers speaks to an expanding niche of culinary professionals delivering food products in alternative ways. This draws in customers looking for custom cooking experiences. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 18, 2013 to Mar 7, 2015 - Published: Jun 2, 2015 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Scientific Spice trend ### Scientific Seasoning Packaging Companies are incorporating scientific-style packaging to deliver custom cooking experiences. ### Handcrafted Seasoning Holders One of a kind slabs of wood are handcrafted and can also be engraved with names, suiting culinary characters and individual takes on cooking. ### Novelty Science Spice Shaker Designs Novelty science spice shaker designs are allowing chefs and foodies to pretend that they are mad scientists in the kitchen. ## What the Scientific Spice trend means for industry ### For Food Packaging Industry Incorporating scientific-style packaging can help seasonings stand out in the market. ### For Handcrafted Home Decor Industry Handcrafted seasoning holders open up new possibilities for the home decor industry. ### For Kitchenware Industry The novelty science theme can easily be applied to kitchenware designs, opening up more innovative product offerings. ## Workshop question What lessons can you learn in branding and product positioning by looking outside your own industry? ## Trend signals for Scientific Spice Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 49%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 49% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Scientific Spice trend 5 featured examples from May 18, 2013 to Mar 7, 2015. - [Measured Spice Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-dash): Pinch & Dash is a Clever Branding Concept by Nichol Dannemiller (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Innovating spice packaging designs catered towards customized cooking experiences can open up new market opportunities in the food packaging industry. - [Chemistry Spice Shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-rack): Pretend Your a Flavor Scientist With this Lab Spice Rack (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to create innovative spice shaker designs and expand their product line. - [Handcrafted Seasoning Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiceologist-blocks): The Spiceologist Blocks Shelve Tubes of Fresh Culinary Essentials (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The handcrafted Spiceologist Blocks offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the kitchen accessories industry. - [Test Tube Barbecue Spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-grilling): Take Your Long Weekend Sumer Grilling to the Lab (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for gourmet, artisanal food products and capitalize on consumers' passion for grilling and barbecuing. - [Apothecary Chilli Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilli-alchemist-hot-sauces): The Chili Alchemist Hot Sauces Add Heat and Magic (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can experiment with handcrafted and novelty packaging designs to add value and appeal to their products. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [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) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)