Specialty appliances used to make store-bought goods offer consumer control
Implications - Consumers often opt for the convenience of buying a ready-made product, but as choices become overwhelming and costs inflate, a growing number are taking the DIY approach with specialty appliances. Foods traditionally bought are being made at home with niche appliances to decrease cost per serving and provide more consumer control.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Appliances - Consumers are opting for making their own food at home with niche appliances, decreasing the cost per serving and providing more consumer control.
2. Smart Home Cooking Appliances - Consumers are interested in smart appliances for cooking that can be controlled remotely and have innovative features.
3. Specialist Appliances for One Purpose - Specialist appliances that are designed to make specific foods quickly and easily save consumers time and effort.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Appliances - Designing new kitchen appliances with unique features and single-use functionality can provide consumers with unique ways of cooking and making food.
2. Smart Home Devices - Creating new household devices that incorporate technology advancements and automation to make cooking faster and less hands-on is a growing market.
3. Food Industry - Restaurants and food supply stores should consider the growing trend of consumers who want to make food at home. They can tap into this market by offering quality ingredients and products with instructions for DIY methods.
