Cedar's Foods is introducing a new bagel-flavored hummus variety and it is topped with organic black and white sesame seeds, referencing the taste of an everything bagel. The Topped Organic Everything Hommus is said to pair well with bagels but it also has the potential to be used as a sandwich spread and enjoyed as a regular dip.
Aimee Tsakirellis, Vice President of Marketing, says "Consumers have been raving about Everything Bagel seasoning and creatively applying it to a multitude of foods. We knew this flavor profile would be an excellent addition to our Topped Organic Hommus flavor lineup."
The taste of an everything bagel has become a dedicated flavor that's being incorporated into a wide range of meals and snacks that can be consumed well beyond breakfast, lunch and brunch.
Bagel-Flavored Hummus Dips
Cedar's Topped Organic Everything Hommus is Topped with Sesame Seeds
Trend Themes
1. Everything Bagel Flavor Trend - The incorporation of 'Everything Bagel seasoning' into various foods and snacks beyond breakfast and brunch presents opportunities for innovative flavor combinations and product offerings.
2. Alternative Hummus Flavors Trend - The introduction of bagel-flavored hummus expands the range of flavors available and creates a new category of hummus, opening doors for creative interpretations of classic flavors.
3. Multifunctional Dips and Spreads Trend - The potential for the bagel-flavored hummus to be used as a sandwich spread as well as a dip presents opportunities for versatile and convenient products that cater to busy consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - The introduction of alternative flavors and the expansion of the hummus category presents opportunities for reinvention and differentiation within the food and beverage industry.
2. Snack Industry - The everything bagel flavor trend holds potential for snack manufacturers to create innovative and unique snack options that cater to a wide range of palates.
3. Retail Industry - Consumers' demand for versatile and multifunctional dip options presents opportunities for retailers to carry a wider variety of products that cater to the changing needs of consumers.