Trend cluster
Category

Upscaled
Patisserie

The baked goods industry is given a luxury-focused overhaul.

Rustic Patisserie BrandingFreshness-Promoting Bread PackagingGlass-Encased Pastry DisplaysSurrealist Art EateriesCouture Pastry Shops

Trend

What is the Upscaled Patisserie trend?

Upscaled Patisserie: As a shift away from large-scale shopping continues, the upscaling of bread and baked goods has rebranded the basic as something to boast about. Speaking to urban professionals that desire lifestyle expansion, the products and stores augment a traditional market to create something for the consumer who's more focused on shopping experience than ever before.

Trend themes

Themes within the Upscaled Patisserie trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Upscaled Patisserie

The trend towards upscaling bread and baked goods has rebranded the basic as something to boast about for the consumer who's more focused on shopping experience than ever before.

02

Gourmet Snack Kits

Gourmet snack kits are a new take on traditional snacks, with artisanal ingredients and elevated packaging designed to appeal to consumers seeking a more elevated snacking experience.

03

Transparent Pastry Displays

The use of clear and contemporary pastry displays is on the rise, with bakeries and patisseries looking for ways to elevate their product presentation and create a more luxurious and immersive shopping experience.

Industry implications

What the Upscaled Patisserie trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Food Retail

The food retail industry can benefit from incorporating upscale and gourmet offerings, as well as investing in innovative packaging and product presentation to appeal to changing consumer preferences.

For

Hospitality

The hospitality industry can utilize trends in luxury and experience-driven offerings to create unique and immersive customer experiences, particularly within the food and beverage sector.

For

Packaging Design

The packaging design industry has the opportunity to create innovative and visually striking designs that add value and appeal to products, particularly within the food and snack industries.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Upscaled Patisserie

Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 72%, freshness 8%.

Popularity68%
Activity72%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe

Evidence

Examples of the Upscaled Patisserie trend

7 featured examples from Mar 19, 2014 to Sep 1, 2016
Rustic Patisserie Branding
CategoryMarketing

Rustic Patisserie Branding

Lafayette’s Charming Visual Branding Identity Channels Parisian Cafes

Opportunity to enhance branding identities for cafes and patisseries by adopting French-inspired visual aesthetics.

Freshness-Promoting Bread Packaging
CategoryLifestyle

Freshness-Promoting Bread Packaging

Claudia Lloyd Preserves Products for Marks and Spencer

The food packaging industry can explore the use of sustainable materials like tin cans to preserve perishable food items and reduce waste.

Glass-Encased Pastry Displays
CategoryArt & Design

Glass-Encased Pastry Displays

NKA's Nadege Patisserie Interior Boasts Clear and Contemporary Cases

Bakeries can incorporate glass-encased pastry displays to enhance the visual appeal of their products and create a unique brand experience.

Surrealist Art Eateries
CategoryArt & Design

Surrealist Art Eateries

The Cafe Dali by Annvil Embraces Perception-Warping Designs

Interior designers can take inspiration from the surrealist art movement and create unique designs for various industries, including hospitality, retail, and residential spaces.

Couture Pastry Shops
CategoryLuxury

Couture Pastry Shops

Prada Not Only Sells Clothes, But It Will Soon Sell Prada Pastries

The collaboration between Prada and Pasticceria Marchesi Pastry Shop highlights the potential for fashion brands to enter the food industry and offer unique experiences to consume…

Gourmet S'more Kits
CategoryMarketing

Gourmet S'more Kits

This Upscale Campfire Snack Kit Features Fresh Crackers & Vanilla Marshmallows

The rise in demand for gourmet campfire snack kits presents a lucrative opportunity for gourmet food and snack makers to create new and unique products.

Luxurious Frozen Baked Goods
CategoryLifestyle

Luxurious Frozen Baked Goods

These Desserts Look Like They Were Made and Served Fresh

Opportunity for packaging companies to develop minimalist and transparent packaging designs that convey sophistication for frozen food products.