If you don't leave nearby a Trader Joe's, now you can get a version of the retailers iconic 'Everything But The Bagel Seasoning' from your local CVS with the debut of the retailer's own everything bagel seasoning.
CVS' new everything bagel seasoning will be sold under the retailer's in-house Gold Emblem and Gold Emblem Abound Lines. Just like the Trader Joe's version, the seasoning mix will contain a blend of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried minced onion, dried minced garlic, and sea salt. While slightly pricier than the Trader Joe's version, its a convenient option for consumers who don't want to do a whole grocery run just to grab a jar of their favorite avocado toast topper.
Bagel-Flavored Seasonings
CVS is Now Selling It's Own Everything Bagel Seasoning
Trend Themes
1. Bagel-flavored Seasonings Going Mainstream - With the introduction of bagel-flavored seasonings in popular chain stores, there exists a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore the expansion of flavored seasonings for everyday foods.
2. In-house Branding - Retail chains such as CVS making and branding their own version of a popular seasoning is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the retail industry.
3. Convenience Over Cost - The CVS version being more convenient but slightly pricier than the Trader Joe's version opens the possibility for disruptive innovation in the convenience and grocery store industry.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The retail industry can bring innovation by exploring in-house branding of popular products.
2. Food - Bagel-flavored seasonings going mainstream presents an innovation opportunity to expand the use of flavored seasonings in everyday food, opening the possibility for new food trends.
3. Grocery - Convenience and cost are important factors that companies in the grocery industry can explore to bring innovation to the market.