It may not have the most memory or be the fastest but, this computer beats the others out when it comes to taste. A German company is selling Chocolap via Amazon - Germany for about $26 USD. Chocolap is a cardboard computer with a chocolate keyboard.
Implications - Though many were told not to play with their food as children, edible art and food play is becoming a widely recognized fad in the cuisine industry. The most successful artibles take on a form that is familiar to consumers, with a taste that is irresistible. This signifies a consumer urge to fun and fantastical, novelty items.
Edible Computer
Keyboard Melts In Your Mouth (And Your Hands)
Trend Themes
1. Edible Art - The rise of edible art and food play in the cuisine industry presents opportunities for creating novel and fantastical products.
2. Novelty Items - Consumer demand for fun and fantastical novelty items opens up opportunities for innovative edible products.
3. Food as Art - The recognition of food as a form of art creates avenues for disruptive innovation in combining aesthetics and taste.
Industry Implications
1. Cuisine - The cuisine industry can explore creative ways to incorporate edible art and novelty items into their offerings.
2. Confectionery - The confectionery industry can leverage the demand for edible art by creating innovative and visually appealing edible products.
3. Gifts and Souvenirs - The gifts and souvenirs industry can tap into the market for novelty items by offering unique edible products as memorabilia or gifts.