"Secret recipes" are on the rise as a marketing tool
Implications - Brands in the food and beverage industry are increasingly offering items deemed as having "secret recipes" that are hidden from consumers. The use of such secretive marketing creates an air of mystery around the products themselves, and is able to perfectly integrate consumers' interest in both tradition and curiosity in their consumption habits.
Workshop Question - How could your brand create an element of mystery around its products/services?
Trend Themes
1. Secretive Marketing - Brands are increasingly offering products with 'secret recipes' that create an air of mystery around the products themselves.
2. Exotic Ingredient Recipes - Innovative flavor combinations featuring exotic ingredients like tahini and Carolina Reaper peppers are on the rise.
3. Experimental Crafting - Craft breweries are experimenting with flavor expressions and minimalist design to attract adventurous consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - Creating exotic flavors and offering 'secret recipes' can help food and beverage companies attract curious and adventurous consumers.
2. Craft Beer Industry - Experimentation with flavor expressions and minimalist can designs can help craft breweries attract adventurous consumers and stand out from competitors.
3. Gourmet and Specialty Food Industry - Innovative recipes featuring exotic ingredients like tahini and Carolina Reaper peppers can help specialty food companies appeal to health-conscious and foodie consumers.
