The SPAM® brand is expanding its family of varieties with the introduction of SPAM® maple flavored, bringing the total number of flavors to 11. This new addition combines the irresistible blend of sweet and savory without the stickiness typically associated with maple. SPAM® maple flavored offers a unique and mouthwatering option for breakfast menus, outdoor barbecues, and even one-of-a-kind desserts.
The creation of the maple-flavored variety was driven by fan-developed maple recipes and valuable consumer insights and feedback. By blending the sweet, natural flavor of maple with the savory goodness of SPAM® classic, the brand delivers a delicious and complementary addition to any meal.
"For 86 years, the SPAM® brand has introduced a unique variety of products, aligning our great flavors with consumer trends and feedback," said Lisa Selk, vice president of marketing for the SPAM® brand. "When recent research showed a resurgence of cooking breakfast at home and an unwavering consumption of maple products, we knew it was time to create SPAM® maple-flavored. And as a permanent addition to our lineup, we can't wait to see the culinary creations our fans cook up for breakfast and beyond."
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Trend Themes
1. Variety Expansion - The introduction of SPAM® maple flavored showcases the trend of expanding product varieties to cater to diverse consumer preferences.
2. Flavor Innovation - Combining maple flavor with SPAM® classic demonstrates the trend of creating unique and mouthwatering flavor combinations to enhance meal options.
3. Home Cooking Resurgence - The research showing a resurgence of cooking breakfast at home suggests an opportunity for innovative products like SPAM® maple flavored that offer convenience and unique flavors for homemade meals.
Industry Implications
1. Processed Meat Industry - The introduction of SPAM® maple flavored presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the processed meat industry by catering to changing consumer tastes and preferences.
2. Breakfast Food Industry - The addition of SPAM® maple flavored taps into the trend of flavor innovation in the breakfast food industry, providing a unique option for breakfast menus and recipes.
3. Maple Products Industry - SPAM® maple flavored addresses the unwavering consumption of maple products, creating a new market opportunity within the maple products industry.