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# Mediterranean-Inspired Baby Foods
The New Piccolo Pots are Made with Flavorful Yet Healthy Recipes

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-28 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piccolo-pots
References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/piccolo-introduces-stage-three-mediterranean-inspired-meals/) & [mylittlepiccolo](https://www.mylittlepiccolo.com)

Baby foods have become far more specialized as parents seek out the best products to feed their children, which is seeing new options like the Piccolo Pots be introduced.

The new meals have been created with a series of [Mediterranean-inspired recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-meals) that are positioned as a flavorful dish that can be consumed by children as they progress onto traditional foods. This includes the new 'Quinoa with Vegetable Ratatouille,' 'Baby Pasta with Sweet Potato Bolognese' and 'Baby Pasta with Vegetable and Kale Pesto.' Each one is organic in formulation and are crafted with high-quality ingredients to ensure they meet the stringent needs of discerning parents.

The new Piccolo Pots will launch in the UK at [Tesco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good4u-meal-toppers) locations starting in March.

Image Credit: FoodBev Media

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.0/10
- Popularity: 63% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Specialized Baby Foods:** There is a growing trend of parents seeking out specialized and high-quality baby food options.
- **Mediterranean-inspired Recipes:** The use of Mediterranean-inspired recipes in baby food is gaining popularity for their flavorful yet healthy options.
- **Organic Formulations:** There is an increasing demand for organic baby food formulations that meet the needs of discerning parents.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Baby Food Industry:** The baby food industry has an opportunity to innovate by offering specialized, Mediterranean-inspired recipes made with organic formulations.
- **Organic Food Industry:** The organic food industry can capitalize on the growing demand for high-quality and organic baby food formulations that meet the expectations of discerning parents.
- **Retail Industry:** Retailers, especially supermarkets, have an opportunity to cater to the trend of specialized baby foods by stocking products like the Piccolo Pots.

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