# Exotic To-Go Soups Happy Planet's Grab and Go Food Collection Includes Globally Inspired Soups By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-11-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-and-go-food References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/soup-spotlight-happy-planet-korean-hot-sour-soup-with-kimchi-and-vegetables/) & [happyplanet](http://happyplanet.com/product-list/fresh-soups/33/grab_go) [Happy Planet's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-pear) newest collection of soups cater to consumers by satisfying their desire for exotic globally inspired flavors and convenient grab-and-go food. Rather than offering some of the more expected flavor combinations from around the world in its collection, Happy Planet turns to the unexpected with varieties like [West African Squash & Cashew](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-coastinspired-menu) or Portugese Kale & White Bean. As with all of its soup products, these [globally inspired soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonduelle-lunch-bowls) are made with simple, real ingredients. For instance, the Tuscan Tomato with Basil & Fresh Cream is not made with more than 10 gluten-free ingredients, most of which are organic. These on-the-go soup tubs make it possible for a consumer with a craving to nourish themselves on the go instead of stopping at a restaurant to sate their craving for Thai, Italian or Korean food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 30% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Exotic Grab-and-go Foods:** Expanding offerings of globally-inspired, convenient food products. - **Unexpected Flavor Combinations:** Exploring and creating unique taste experiences with unexpected ingredients. - **Simple, Real Ingredients:** Using minimal, natural ingredients in food products. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Creating diverse, flavorful, and convenient products that cater to consumer cravings. - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Adopting the use of globally inspired flavors and unique ingredients in their menus. - **Organic and Gluten-free Foods:** Addressing growing consumer demand for organic and gluten-free food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Instant Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-instant-soups.md) - [Free-From Instant Soup Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-kitchen-plus-range.md) - [Slim Super-Premium Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-soups.md) - [Convenient Frozen Soup Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soupologie-souper-cubes.md) - [Private Label Organic Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-grocers-organic-soups.md) - [Premium Heat-and-Eat Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soups-in-jars.md) - [Globally Inspired Pasta Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-agile.md) - [Global Cuisine Baby Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serenity-kids-world-explorer.md) - [Gut-Supporting Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gut-loving-power-soup.md)