# Recipe-Based Spice Subscriptions This Subscription Service Provides Customized Spice Blends By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-blends References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/rawspicebar-sends-you-crazy-fresh-custom-spice-blends-221734) & [go.thekitchn](http://go.thekitchn.com/?id=34276X922256&site=thekitchn.com&xs=1&isjs=1&url=http://www.rawspicebar.com/&xguid=&xuuid=24285ec0c9aed0af4c5b8ac26e4550c8&xsessid=&xcreo=0&xed=0&sref=http://www.thekitchn.com/rawspicebar-sends-you-crazy-fresh-custom-spice-blends-221734&xtz=240) 'RawSpiceBar' is a new subscription service that will send you hand-picked spice blends that celebrate different types of international cuisine. The service is a great way to experiment with different flavors, without committing to an entire shipment of food. 'RawSpiceBar' operates as a monthly subscription service, complete with free shipping. Each month the company will send customers three unique spice blends and [accompanying recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flava-people-and-hellofresh). The recipes usually cover an entree, a side dish and a dessert, which helps you put together a complete and flavorful meal. The recipes are hand-selected by professional chefs and each is designed to celebrate a different type of international cuisine. The subscription service is perfect for anyone who is looking for an easy way to explore the the different flavors of niche or regional cuisines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 8% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recipe-based Spice Subscriptions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a personalized spice subscription service based on customer preferences and dietary restrictions. - **Customized Spice Blends:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows customers to create their own unique spice blends and have them delivered. - **Exploring International Cuisine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate an online platform that offers virtual cooking classes and ingredient delivery for individuals interested in learning and experimenting with international cuisines. ### Where This Applies - **Food Subscription Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate artificial intelligence to create personalized subscription packages based on individual tastes and preferences. - **Spice Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement sustainable practices and create eco-friendly packaging solutions for spice products. - **Online Culinary Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a gamified online learning platform that combines virtual reality and augmented reality for immersive culinary experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crisp Snack Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crisp-snack-subscription.md) - [Fan-Backed Spice Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiceology-test-kitchen.md) - [Italian Pantry Goods Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giadzy.md) - [Spice Mixes Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pr-spices.md) - [Kid-Friendly Global Cooking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-cooking-kit.md) - [Mini Spice Rub Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-rub.md) - [Chef-Curated Meal Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upmeals.md) - [Spice Starter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-starter-set.md) - [Customizable Tea Subscription Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-tea-subscription.md)