Category
Lifestyle
Calm Monitoring
Trend cluster
Category
Unexpected
Dairy
Alternative dairy recipes fuse nutrition with the need for diverse consumption.
3.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Unexpected Dairy trend?
Unexpected Dairy: Encouraging sources of nutrition to a society dominated by fast food can be challenging, prompting more diversified meal options to create more of an attractive allure. Aiming to infuse elements such as dairy into outside-the-box-creations, consumers seek to blend nutritional ingredients with unexpected dishes such as sushi and dumplings to add exotic elements to traditional goods. The fusion of dairy into culturally diversified meals reflect a growing need for familiar, comforting elements, even in exotic foods.
Trend themes
Themes within the Unexpected Dairy trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Cultural Fusion
The infusion of dairy into culturally diversified meals reflects a growing need for familiar, comforting elements, even in exotic foods.
02
Sweet and Salty Mixes
The trend of mixing sweet and savory elements creates a unique and pleasant taste experience, like the Blue Cheese Lollipop and the savory donut desserts.
03
Holiday Hybrid Desserts
Combining two holiday favorites, like eggnog and gingerbread, creates a new and exciting flavor experience, as seen in the Mini Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingerbread Crust.
Industry implications
What the Unexpected Dairy trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Food and Beverage
There is an opportunity to explore non-traditional flavor combinations in the food and beverage industry.
For
Hospitality and Tourism
The fusion of cultures in culinary creations can lead to new tourism opportunities and unique experiences for travelers.
For
Retail and Consumer Goods
Brands in the retail and consumer goods industry can experiment with unusual flavor combinations to attract adventurous consumers.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Unexpected Dairy
Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 44%, activity 39%, freshness 8%.
Popularity44%
Activity39%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Unexpected Dairy trend
4 featured examples from Sep 10 to Dec 29, 2013CategoryLifestyle
Fusion Dessert Sushi Rolls
These Waffle Breakfast Sushi Rolls Don't Need Soy Sauce
The creation of new dessert and breakfast sushi rolls could lead to new menu items at restaurants, cafes, and bakeries.
CategoryLifestyle
Dairy-Infused Candy
The Blue Cheese Lollipop is a Surprisingly Tasty Treat
Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop innovative products and capture niche markets.
CategoryLifestyle
GingerNog Holiday Hybrid Desserts
The Mini Eggnog Cheesecake Brings All Holiday Favorites Together
Bakeries, restaurants, and food businesses can capitalize on the trend of hybrid desserts and holiday-themed desserts to appeal to customers and increase sales during the holiday…
CategoryLifestyle
Savory Donut Desserts
Gourdough's Donuts Bakes Delicious Gourmet Options
Opportunity for chefs and food service providers to develop and market unique, savory twists on classic desserts.
