Sauces and condiments are created with eco-friendly ingredients
Implications - Sauces, whether belonging to large chain restaurants or created by small businesses, are being made with environmentally friendly ingredients or packaged in eco-friendly materials. Such items speak to the ways in which brands are able to make small adjustments to suit the needs and preferences of environmentally and socially conscious consumers.
Workshop Question - What's a small adjustment your brand could make to be more eco-conscious?
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Ingredients and Packaging - There is a growing trend of brands using eco-friendly ingredients in the creation of sauces and packaging.
2. Alternative Protein Sources - As more consumers become environmentally and socially conscious, there is an increased interest in sauces made from alternative protein sources like insects and plant-based products.
3. Composting and Repurposing Food Waste - Brands such as Drexel Food Lab are exploring ways to repurpose excess fresh produce and create innovative condiments such as 'Rescued Relish'.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry is at the forefront of creating innovative, environmentally friendly products such as eco-sauces and compostable packaging.
2. Agriculture - With the rise of biodynamic farming and other alternative agriculture practices, the agricultural industry can offer more sustainable and healthier ingredients to manufacturers.
3. Waste Management - As more brands examine ways to reduce food waste and repurpose excess produce, the waste management industry has an opportunity to offer solutions for processing food waste.
