# Fiercely Smoked Maple Syrup Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind Creates High-End Smoked Maple Syrup By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-maple-syrup References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/smoked-maple-syrup/) & [sugarbobsfinestkind](http://www.sugarbobsfinestkind.com/) Sugar [Bob’s Finest Kind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blondie-baking-mix) is a proud and loving maker of the signature smoked maple syrup. The product is certainly not the type that one should be pouring onto carelessly onto their pancakes, but is rather a specialty that should be saved for savory edibles. The process includes “Using food grade compressed air and venturi injection principles, we bubble low temperature maple and beech wood smoke through a finished vat of maple syrup for roughly 24 hours,” explains Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind. It is a perfect gift option for family and friends who are interested in quaint specialties of the wondrously limited [Canadian cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-maple-bagels). Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind is a passionate mom and pop business that puts a gourmet twist on the delicious syrup and creates smoked maple syrup with love and quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 14% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smoked Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to infuse smoky flavors into different food products using innovative smoking techniques. - **Artisanal Condiments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and high-quality specialty condiments that appeal to food enthusiasts looking for distinct flavors. - **Canadian Cuisine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Showcasing the diverse culinary traditions of Canada through innovative and unconventional food experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced methods for flavor infusion and unique food processing techniques in the manufacturing sector. - **Gourmet Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing exclusive specialty products that cater to the growing demand for gourmet food experiences. - **Gifts and Specialty Foods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating curated gift options that feature unique and limited edition food products for discerning consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cannabis-Flavored Maple Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-maple-syrup.md) - [Maple Syrup-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-maple-syrup-soda.md) - [Sustainable Hickory Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hickory-syrup.md) - [Smoked Old Fashioned Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fashioned-kit.md) - [Maple Syrup-Inspired Apple Brandies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandy-maple.md) - [Accessible International Maple Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-maple-syrups.md) - [Maple-Flavored Tin Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-maple-flavored.md) - [Maple Syrup-Infused Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-stout.md) - [Locally Made Smoked Gin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maplewood-smoked-gin.md)