# Seasonal Maple Facials Omni Hotels & Resorts' Food Facial is Powered by Maple Sap By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-facial References: [omnihotels](https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/nashville/spa/seasonal-specials) & [wsj](http://www.wsj.com/articles/maple-syrup-breaks-away-from-breakfast-1468950030) The 'Essential Maple Facial' from [Omni Hotels & Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-social) is a 50-minute seasonal spa treatment that puts an upscale spin on the food facial. The treatment is powered by a 'Bio-Maple Compound' that's derived from the sap of the maple tree, which is known to be extremely rich in antioxidants and minerals. Outside of the spa, Omni Hotels & Resorts is also using maple syrup as a star ingredient in restaurant dishes like cardamom-maple salmon salads, grilled garden vegetables with miso-maple-carrot sauce and maple-peach margaritas. With record-setting maple syrup harvests, the maple syrup industry is making a push to get consumers to see that what it produces is more than just a good companion to pancakes. As such maple syrup is now popping up as a staple ingredient in restaurant meals, packaged foods and personal care products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Maple Beauty Products:** The trend of using maple sap in spa treatments and personal care products creates an opportunity for beauty and wellness brands to explore new natural and sustainable beauty ingredients. - **Maple-based Recipes:** The trend of using maple syrup in savory dishes like salmon and grilled vegetables creates an opportunity for food brands to innovate and offer unique flavor combinations. - **Maple Syrup Innovations:** The trend of expanding the use of maple syrup beyond traditional breakfast foods creates an opportunity for the maple syrup industry to continue to diversify and expand its offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Spa and Wellness:** The use of maple sap in spa treatments creates an opportunity for beauty and wellness brands to explore new natural and sustainable beauty ingredients. - **Food and Beverage:** The use of maple syrup in savory dishes creates an opportunity for food brands to innovate and offer unique flavor combinations. - **Agriculture:** The trend of expanding the use of maple syrup beyond breakfast foods creates an opportunity for the maple syrup industry to diversify and expand its offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maple-Flavored Tin Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-maple-flavored.md) - [Autumn-Inspired Sheet Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-facial-treatment.md) - [Mushroom-Infused Maple Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-maple-syrup.md) - [Maple Water Hydrators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-3.md) - [Seasonal Canadiana Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-latte-1.md) - [Holistic Summer Beauty Rituals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-skincare1.md) - [Artisan Maple Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camellia-sinensis-1.md) - [Maple Syrup-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-maple-syrup-soda.md) - [Maple Syrup Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-the-maple.md)