# Sliced Exoticism Innovative breads add novelty in a more familiar way. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Aug 26, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sliced-exoticism ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.6/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Sliced Exoticism trend? **Sliced Exoticism:** Though exoticism and novelty are priorities for the modern foodie, the average consumer prefers the familiar. As a way to satiate both the desire for comfort and the need for new, bread is being revamped in interesting ways. This provides a convergence of two opposing consumer needs to satisfy all. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 12, 2014 to Nov 17, 2015 - Published: Aug 26, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Sliced Exoticism trend ### Familiar Novelty Consumers are drawn to familiar staples with a novel twist, providing opportunities for food companies to innovate on classic products. ### Creative Shaping Creative and playful shaping of bread products leveraging popular culture and cute aesthetics is a trend to watch. ### Alternative Ingredients New ingredients such as ice cream are being used in unique ways to create unconventional bread products that resonate with consumers. ## What the Sliced Exoticism trend means for industry ### For Food & Beverage This industry can capitalize on the trend of familiar novelty by innovating on classic products and ingredients. ### For Bakery This industry can take advantage of the trend of creative shaping to provide unique products that stand out on store shelves. ### For Entertainment This industry can leverage popular culture and cute aesthetics to create promotional campaigns that resonate with consumers. ## Trend signals for Sliced Exoticism Trend score 2.6 out of 10, from popularity 32%, activity 38%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 32% - Activity: 38% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Sliced Exoticism trend 4 featured examples from May 12, 2014 to Nov 17, 2015. - [Bear-Shaped Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-bread): This Panda Bread Reveals a Smiling Bear When Sliced (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Bakeries can embrace the trend by offering a variety of novelty baked goods to attract customers. - [BBQ Chicken Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-bread): This Savory Monkey Bread is Stuffed with Buffalo Chicken (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Creating and marketing new savory bread products that cater to consumers seeking unique flavors and tastes. - [Anime Character Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-yolk-bun): These Egg Yolk Buns are Shaped After a Japanese Sanrio Character (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Bakeries can introduce a new line of character-themed breads and attract customers who appreciate unique and visually appealing food products. - [Ice Cream-Based Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ice-cream-cake): This DIY Ice Cream Cake is Made from Just Two Ingredients (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation potential in creating new bread products with non-traditional ingredients. ## Recent trend clusters - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) - [Performance Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/performance-powders) (Lifestyle) - [Task Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/task-beverages) (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) - [Rapid Concussion Screening Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-eye-tracking) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)