# Organic Baby Food Sweet Cheeks Makes Homemade Cuisine Using Local Ingredients By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-cheeks References: [tmagazine.blogs.nytimes](http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/27/we-made-it-ourselves-sweet-cheeks-baby-food/) & [sweetcheeksbabyfood](http://sweetcheeksbabyfood.com) [Sweet Cheeks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-cheeks-1) is a company that makes [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shes-the-sauce) healthy organic baby foods using local ingredients. The products are made every week using a yummy mix of fruits, veggies and grains that are easily digestible for your baby. Sweet Cheeks' method involves roasting and then freezing the end product, which helps retain the nutrients and the taste. The company was created by Lori Cari, who has been a nanny for over 20 years. **Implications** - With so many individuals growing more and more concerned with their health today, this organic baby food is a fabulous business idea. New parents want to ensure that their newborn baby is ingesting only the healthiest of foods and the food made by Sweet Cheeks makes eating safely simple and easy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Local Organic Produce:** Using local ingredients for baby food production is a trend in the industry, as it provides healthier options for babies and supports local agriculture. - **Homemade Baby Food:** The trend of making baby food at home is growing as parents want to ensure that their babies are consuming fresh and nutritious foods, creating opportunities for businesses that offer homemade baby food solutions. - **Freezing and Retaining Nutrients:** The trend of freezing baby food after roasting is gaining popularity among parents who want to ensure the nutrients and taste are retained, creating opportunities for businesses that offer freezing and preserving services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Organic Food Industry:** The organic food industry is a related industry, as the demand for healthy and organic baby food products continues to grow. - **Nanny and Child Care Industry:** The nanny and child care industry is also related as it provides insights into the needs and preferences of parents and babies. - **Food Preservation Industry:** The food preservation industry can also benefit from this trend as the demand for freezing and preserving healthy baby food products increases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Toddler Snack Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-bellies.md) - [Made-to-Order Baby Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timios.md) - [Novel Toddler-Focused Food Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-bib.md) - [Dietitian-Designed Infant Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-baby1.md) - [Thailand-Based Baby Food Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-natura.md) - [Veggie-Packed Baby Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-organics.md) - [Baby-Friendly Quinoa Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-baby-puffs.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Baby Food Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/once-upon-a-farm-advanced-nutrition.md) - [Strawberry Rhubarb-Flavored Baby Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-rhubarb-babyblends.md)