Condiment company Sir Kensington’s recently launched its first set of spices for consumers, which come in the form of a kit that pairs two Sir Kensington's Classic Mayo packets with three individually packed, single-origin spices from Turkey.
The first globally inspired spice kit from the brand—formally called the Edition No.1: The Turkish Tabletop Spice Kit—contains Cured Sumac, Black Urfa Chili and Silk Chili, as well as some suggested recipes for enjoying the unique spices. While Black Urfa Chili is said to have complex flavors like hints of chocolate and raisin, Cured Sumac is said to have "a balanced salty and sour flavor."
A variety of Sir Kensington's clean-label condiments can be found in retail stores but with this new venture, the brand is testing a direct-to-consumer model that shares the spice kits via a dedicated microsite.
Turkish Spice Kits
Sir Kensington's Launched a Single-Origin Set of Spices from Turkey
Trend Themes
1. Direct-to-consumer Spice Kits - Sir Kensington's is testing a direct-to-consumer model with its spice kits, opening up new opportunities for condiment companies to reach consumers directly.
2. Globally-inspired Spice Kits - The Turkish spice kit from Sir Kensington's taps into the trend of globally-inspired flavors, presenting an opportunity for spice companies to experiment with unique flavor profiles from different regions.
3. Single-origin Spices - Sir Kensington's single-origin spices from Turkey cater to the demand for high-quality and authentic ingredients, providing an opportunity for spice brands to highlight the origin and story behind their products.
Industry Implications
1. Condiment - The direct-to-consumer spice kits from Sir Kensington's present an opportunity for condiment companies to expand their product offerings and engage directly with consumers.
2. Food Retail - The newly launched spice kits open up new possibilities for food retail stores to carry globally-inspired spice products and cater to consumers looking for unique flavor experiences.
3. Online Retail - The direct-to-consumer model of the spice kits demonstrates the potential for online retailers to capture the market of consumers seeking high-quality, single-origin spices delivered to their doorstep.