Food-centered games open up family discussions about eating
Implications - As modern parents seek to educate their children in terms of food literacy, cooking-centered card and games that highlight healthy eating choices and meal preparation routines are beginning to emerge. In addition to teaching children valuable life skills, such games provide an educational activity for families to participate in together that doesn't involve digital means.
Workshop Question - How can you gamify education around your industry to become more accessible to new consumers?
Trend Themes
1. Food Literacy Games - Educational games that highlight healthy eating choices and meal preparation routines are becoming popular, seeking to educate children about food literacy.
2. Inclusive Culinary Kits - Innovative culinary services target tweens and children, improving their culinary skills and awareness of nutrition and socialization.
3. Mystery Box Cooking Games - Educational culinary games and board games are modeled after mystery ingredient box cooking competitions, inspiring a generation of young chefs and cooking enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Board Games - Board games are evolving to educate children about nutrition and cooking skills in interactive ways.
2. Food & Beverage - Innovative culinary services and games offer opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage industry to reach new audiences and promote healthy eating.
3. Education Technology - Online food learning platforms using technology such as apps, games, and interactive instruction are an area of development and growth.
