Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Spherical
Condiment
Standard condiments are offered in sphere form to elevate dining experiences.
4.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Spherical Condiment trend?
Spherical Condiment: Brands in the CPG space are offering spherical condiments that can top food whole, or be grated on top of dishes. These spherical condiments include everything from balsamic vinegars to fruity rosés.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Spherical Condiment trend
The rise of the experimental, "foodie" consumer who has a nuanced palate has lead to a growing appreciation for futuristic or distinct foods that can be experienced at home rather than only in restaurants. Thus, consumers are seeking out brands that make experiential food experiences accessible–from a cost or useability perspective–so they can easily integrate them into home meals.
Trend themes
Themes within the Spherical Condiment trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Spherical Condiments
Brands are offering sphere-shaped condiments to provide consumers with unique food experiences at home.
02
Foams, Sprays, and Slices
New condiments, sauces, and spreads are being developed in unconventional forms for added convenience and novelty.
03
Molecular Gastronomy
The culture of Molecular Gastronomy is becoming more accessible to everyday home kitchens, with affordable and easy-to-use products like flavor pearls.
Industry implications
What the Spherical Condiment trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
CPG
Consumer Packaged Goods companies can tap into the trend of spherical condiments to offer unique products that cater to the experimental foodie consumer.
For
Food Technology
Emerging technologies in food processing and preservation can enable the creation of unique condiments in novel forms such as foams, sprays, and slices.
For
Hospitality
Restaurants and bars can leverage molecular gastronomy techniques and products to provide diners with unique, sensory dining experiences.
Workshop question
How could your brand prioritize accessibility for its customers?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Spherical Condiment
Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 54%, freshness 9%.
Popularity77%
Activity54%
Freshness9%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Spherical Condiment trend
4 featured examples from May 9, 2018 to Dec 5, 2019CategoryLifestyle
Grateable Balsamic Vinegars
Ball-samico is a Versatile Ball-Shaped Balsamic Vinegar from Italy
Specialty gourmet retailers like Oil & Vinegar can capitalize on the growing popularity of artisanal food products like Ball-samico.
CategoryLifestyle
Food-Accenting Flavor Pearls
Christine Le Tennier Offers Balsamic Vinegar Capsules to Consumers
Creating food innovation opportunities by introducing flavor pearls or capsules to traditional gourmet food and beverage products.
CategoryLifestyle
Grateable Rosé Condiments
The 'Sphere of Rosé Condiment' Can Be Sliced to Taste
The gourmet food industry can capitalize on the trend of grateable condiments by developing and marketing high-quality and unique flavor profiles that enhance a variety of dishes.
CategoryLifestyle
Grateable Balsamic Spheres
Acetaia Terra del Tuono's 'Ballsamic' Offers a New Way to Enjoy Vinegar
The condiments industry can explore disruptive innovations by creating unique condiments in unconventional forms, tapping into the growing interest in novel flavoring techniques.
