# Holiday-Saving Ham Kits The Honey Baked Ham Co.'s 'Hamergency Kits' Salvage Cooking Catastrophes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-12-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-ham References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-honey-baked-ham-company-saves-the-day-with-hamergency-kits-300770196.html) & [honeybaked](http://www.honeybaked.com/) Knowing that not everyone's holiday will go off without a hitch, [The Honey Baked Ham Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-sweet-potato-souffle) put together special holiday ham kits and is giving 100 of them away for free to those who are prone to kitchen disasters. To enter the giveaway for a free Hamergency Kit, people only need to submit their own cooking horror story. The Hamergency Kit is packed with holiday-saving solutions, including everything from fire-resistant oven mitts and an insulated wine tumbler to a Honey Baked Ham-scented candle to cover up the smell of burning food. According to JoAnn Herold, CMO at The Honey Baked Ham Company, "We know mistakes happen, and we take Hamergencies very seriously. This kit will ease the pain of even the worst kitchen disaster." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Holiday Ham Kits:** Opportunity for companies to create specialized kits that help salvage cooking disasters during the holiday season. - **Disaster Relief Kits:** Potential for developing kits with various items to assist with unexpected emergencies or accidents in different settings. - **Scented Candles Innovation:** Innovation in scented candles that can mask unpleasant odors or create a desired ambiance in different situations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Companies can explore creating specialized kits or products that cater to individuals experiencing cooking disasters or emergencies. - **Home Goods:** Opportunities for companies to develop innovative disaster relief kits or products that can be used in various situations at home. - **Home Fragrance:** Potential for companies to create unique scented candles that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ham-Inspired Seasonal Easter Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-baked-ham-company.md) - [Seasonal Easter Meal Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-menu.md) - [Hot Easter Hams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-hams.md) - [No-Stress Friendsgiving Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendsgiving-dinner-doover-kits.md) - [Savory Ready-to-Bake Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ham-cheddar-biscuits.md) - [Dog-Friendly Holiday Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawliday-cheer-kit.md) - [Football Season Slider Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-serve-tavern-club-sliders.md) - [Sweet Potato Souffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-sweet-potato-souffle.md) - [Boneless Holiday Hams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fricks-uncured-carver-ham.md)