# Smoked Applewood BBQ Sauces This Applewood and Hickory Smoked BBQ Sauce is Sweet and Smoky By Rebecca Byers | Published 2018-09-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applewood-and-hickory-smoked References: [ca.wildlydelicious](https://ca.wildlydelicious.com/collections/wildly-delicious-sauces-copy/products/applewood-hickory-smoked-bbq-sauce) & [well](https://well.ca/products/wildly-delicious-applewood-hickory-smoked-barbecue-sauce_104267.html) This Applewood and Hickory Smoked Barbecue Sauce by Wildly Delicious is an elevated must-have for any grilling connoisseur. Boasting signature ingredients in the form of natural applewood smoke flavor and [natural hickory smoke flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hickory-smoked-havarti-cheese), the Applewood and Hickory Smoked Barbecue Sauce is a great example of a [flavored barbecue sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso-teriyaki-bbq-sauce) for those looking for something unique without straying too far from convention flavor-wise. Wildly Delicious is a Canadian brand with over 20 years of experience "playing with food" with an impressive selection of [BBQ sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rufus-teague-x-garage-beerbq-sauces) with additional flavors such as Chipotle & Cherrywood, Sriracha & Cider Vinegar and Newfoundland Screech Rum. In addition to barbecue sauces, the brand also offers a range of curds, dessert sauces, and sweet jellies and jams under the Wildly Delicious Preserves Company label. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smoked Flavor BBQ Sauces:** The trend of incorporating unique smoky flavors into BBQ sauces can create innovative opportunities for flavor experimentation in the condiment industry. - **Gourmet BBQ Sauces:** The trend of elevating traditional BBQ sauce flavors with gourmet ingredients such as Newfoundland Screech Rum can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the condiment industry. - **Flavored Condiments:** The trend of offering unique flavored sauces beyond traditional ketchup and mustard can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the condiment industry. ### Where This Applies - **Condiment Industry:** The condiment industry can capitalize on the trend of offering unique and elevated flavors to stand out in a crowded market. - **Grilling and Barbecue Industry:** The grilling and barbecue industry can benefit from offering unique and flavorful BBQ sauces to complement their meat offerings and create a more complete sensory experience. - **Gourmet Food Industry:** The gourmet food industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating high-quality and unique ingredients in condiments for a premium and elevated flavor experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [BBQ-Inspired Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardbeg-bizarrebq.md) - [Father-Approved BBQ Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bundle-pro.md) - [Hickory-Smoked Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-and-slow-snacks.md) - [White BBQ Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-bbq-sauce.md) - [Root Beer BBQ Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps-seasoning-root-beer-bbq-sauce.md) - [Sugar-Free BBQ Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-honey-bbq-sauce.md) - [Tamarind BBQ Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamarind-barbecue-sauce.md) - [Savory Americana Snack Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkers-smokin-bbq-sauce.md) - [Wood-Smoked Plant-Based Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-plant-based-meat.md)