# Contextual Recipe Apps Yummly Offers Recipe Suggestions Based on Timing and Your Preferences By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-suggestions References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/11/yummly-mobile-app-recipe-suggestions.html) & [yummly](http://www.yummly.com/) This app offers recipe suggestions based on information like the time of day, day of the week, ingredient preferences, weather, location and patterns. Yummly lets you search for recipes and receive recommendations. The [personalized results](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheffie) are possible following a recent upgrade to the app that helps people find meals more catered to their interests. A bit like Songza's concierge, if you were to open the Yummly app at 5pm in winter, you might see recipe suggestions for soup and warm appetizers. The data-driven feature shows you [smart shopping lists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipelens-ai) too. The contextual piece is particularly helpful for those with dietary restrictions who are looking for allergy-free meals. They can do this through Yummly and its algorithm-based recommendations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Contextual Recipe Suggestions:** Opportunity for personalized recipe recommendations based on timing, preferences, and contextual information. - **Data-driven Shopping Lists:** Opportunity to provide intelligent shopping lists based on recipe suggestions and user preferences. - **Algorithm-based Dietary Restrictions:** Opportunity to offer allergy-free meal recommendations through algorithm-based suggestions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in food and beverage industry include personalized recipe apps and data-driven shopping experiences. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in technology industry include algorithm-based recommendation systems and contextual app features. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in health and wellness industry include allergy-free meal recommendations and personalized dietary restriction apps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Recipe Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycookai.md) - [Streamlined Meal Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodpot.md) - [Smart Meal Planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-savvy-app.md) - [Recipe Recommendation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-recipes.md) - [Smart Recipe Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syrnyk.md) - [Food-Saving Recipe Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-generator.md) - [Personalized Meal Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysidechef.md) - [Meal Inspiration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omlete.md) - [Machine-Learning Recipe Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlecookio.md)