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# Squeezable Sweet-Sour Sauces
SHOI's Sweet and Sour Sauce Comes in a Convenient Bottle for Serving

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-17 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-and-sour-sauce
References: [neuheiten.koelnmesse.net](http://neuheiten.koelnmesse.net/250/2015/us/products/view/product_id:21998/cat:26418) & [rila.de](http://www.rila.de/sortimente.html)

These sweet and sour sauce bottles for spring rolls and other Asian meat dishes by SHOI come in soft squeezable bottles for consumer-friendly use. The products are offered in Sweet-Sour Sauce and [Sweet Chili Sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-chabanero-sriracha-sauce) flavors, providing multiple ways for consumers to add a spicy kick to dishes consumed at home or on the go.

Squeezable packaging formats like this one have become extremely popular across multiple categories of the food and beverage industry. With the rise of on-the-go eating, consumers have come to favor packages like these that allow [dips, sauces and other condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-inspired-condiments) to be transported with less risk of breaking or leaving a mess behind. In comparison to traditional condiment packages, this [squeezable plastic bottle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-flavor-tour) won't shatter like glass and provides more flexibility than most molded plastic containers.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Squeezable Condiments:** The rise of on-the-go eating has created a demand for squeezable packaging, offering opportunities for the condiment industry to innovate and differentiate themselves.
- **Multi-flavored Sauces:** Offering multiple flavors in a conveniently packaged squeeze bottle allows consumers more options and convenience, giving sauce companies opportunities to attract more customers.
- **Flexible Plastic Packaging:** Flexible plastic packaging, like the squeezable bottle used for Sweet-Sour and Sweet Chili Sauce, presents opportunities for companies in multiple industries - especially food and beverage - to evolve towards more convenient, environmentally friendly and safe options.

### Where This Applies

- **Condiment:** Condiment companies can gain a competitive edge in a crowded market with new, squeezable packaging formats that are more portable and convenient for consumers.
- **Packaging:** Innovative packaging companies can take advantage of the demand for squeezable, non-breakable and eco-friendly packaging solutions in food and beverage, beauty and hygiene industries among others.
- **On-the-go Food:** Companies creating products for on-the-go eating habits can enhance their value by offering easily portable, mess-free condiments in squeezable packaging formats.

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