If you think the cheesecake you had last weekend was expensive, wait until you try the The Fortress Aquamarine. Sold at a restaurant in Sri Lanka, this dessert made the Forbes Travelers list of the world's most expensive desserts. It consists of an 80 carat aquamarine gem and some chocolate. Supposedly, none of these have been sold. I can't imagine why.
Implications - Extremely expensive food products are increasingly being sold on the market, but not simply in order to sell the individual units themselves. Rather, high-priced services, clothing, automobiles and restaurant meals, can act as a marketing ploy to lure customers in so that they find out more about the brand or product.
World's Most Expensive Dessert
$14,500 Fortress Aquamarine
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Food Products - Expensive food products are no longer marketed just for consumption, but also as a way to lure customers in and market the brand or product.
2. Extravagant Dining Experiences - High-priced restaurant meals are becoming more prevalent and are being used to create memorable and unique dining experiences.
3. Indulgent Luxury Products - Luxurious products such as the Fortress Aquamarine dessert are becoming increasingly popular and are being marketed as indulgent experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can capitalize on offering unique, high-priced dining experiences to differentiate themselves from competitors.
2. Fine Jewelry - Fine jewelry industry can capitalize on creating unique, high-value jewelry pieces like the Fortress Aquamarine dessert to cater to luxury consumers.
3. Marketing - The marketing industry can capitalize on using high-priced services and products to grab attention and create buzz around a brand.