Urban Accents launched a Savory Pumpkin Spice Chili Seasoning that makes it easy for consumers to enhance a comforting fall dish with the flavors of cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg. Although these are spices that are most often incorporated into sweets and pies, Urban Accents notes that this particular grouping of spices is ideal for pairing with a ground beef or turkey-based chili. As such, the package is stamped with a label that describes the product as "chili with a new attitude."
Alongside a number of pumpkin spice-flavored cakes, cookies and brownies, several brands are also introducing savory food products like salad kits and pilaf dishes that help consumers experience the comforting spices without indulging their sweet tooth.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Savory Pumpkin Spice
- Opportunity for incorporating savory pumpkin spice flavors into various food products beyond sweet treats.
- Alternative Chili Seasonings
- Emerging trend of introducing innovative and unique chili seasonings that deviate from traditional flavors.
- Spices for Non-traditional Pairings
- Growing demand for spices traditionally associated with sweet dishes being used in savory recipes.
Where This Applies
- Food & Beverage
- Opportunity for food brands to create unique, savory pumpkin spice-based products like savory chili seasonings.
- Baking
- Opportunity for baking brands to experiment with incorporating savory pumpkin spice flavors into their products beyond traditional sweet treats.
- Food Packaging
- Opportunity for companies in the food packaging industry to design labels and packaging that promote innovative flavor combinations like savory pumpkin spice chili seasonings.
