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African-Inspired Hot Sauces

AYO Foods' Hot Sauces Capture the Flavors of African Diaspora Cuisine

— June 15, 2021 — Lifestyle
AYO Foods' Shito and Pepper Sauces are two new condiments that can be added to dishes and marinades to add a taste of West African cuisine. Shito Sauce is described as a smoky and spicy chili pepper sauce, while the simply named Pepper Sauce shares the flavors of habanero with onion, tomatoes, garlic and basil to add a fiery kick to cooked and grilled goods.

Knowing that people are eager to make up for lost time with summer barbecues and safe gatherings, AYO Foods is satisfying consumers' desire for West African-inspired cuisine in a convenient way. The success of the brands' Puff Puff opened up new opportunity for the AYO Foods to move from the frozen category to explore the sauce category.
Trend Themes
1. West African Cuisine - Opportunity for companies to create more West African-inspired condiments and food products.
2. Convenient Ethnic Foods - Potential for innovation in easy-to-use, pre-made ethnic sauces and marinades for use at home.
3. Small Business Growth - Opportunity for small, independent food businesses to capture a niche market with ethnic-inspired products.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Industry players can develop more convenient, pre-made sauces and other condiments for consumers to enjoy at home.
2. Ethnic and Speciality Food - Companies focused on ethnic and speciality foods can explore the West African cuisine and flavors to create products that cater to this market.
3. Gourmet Retail - Specialty food retailers can develop unique product lines, that captivate the interest of customers and introduce innovative products inspired by West African cuisine.
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