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Everyday Confection

Consumers rethink the concept of dessert with indulgent spreads

Implications - In an effort to transform simple, everyday meals into experiences of delight, many consumers are turning to sweet spreads, dips and condiments. The emergence of such indulgent sandwich offerings suggest that dessert is no longer conceived of as an infrequent treat, but a consistent source of pleasure in daily life. This approach speaks to the evolving consumer, who is compromising on rather than denying hedonistic impulses.
Workshop Question - How are you catering to growing niches as consumers become more in-tune with their personal needs and desires?
Trend Themes
1. Indulgent Spreads - Consumers are turning to sweet spreads, dips and condiments in an effort to transform simple, everyday meals into experiences of delight.
2. Flavored Nut Spreads - Legendary Foods is producing naturally flavored nut butters that take inspiration from delectable dessert flavors, creating guilt-free snacks that are plant-based sources of protein.
3. Real Coffee Infusion - Brands across multiple industries are choosing to infuse their products with real coffee for added taste and interest.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry should focus on innovative flavor combinations, especially when it comes to healthy snack options such as plant-based nut spreads.
2. Coffee - The coffee industry should consider expanding products beyond beverage options and explore ways to incorporate real coffee into other products.
3. Packaged Foods - As consumers seek convenience, the packaged foods industry should consider new ways to make mealtime more indulgent through innovative spreads, dips, and condiments.
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Featured Examples

Chocolate Sandwich Slices
Chocolate Sandwich Slices
This Japanese Food Product Turns Chocolate Into a Deli Meat Replacement
Deli meats and cheeses are a thing of the past now thanks to the creation of processed chocolate sandwich slices that are designed exclusively to make adding sweet topping to a sandwich incredibly... MORE
Whipped Chocolate Butter
Whipped Chocolate Butter
Lewis Road Creamery's 'Chocolate Butter' Blends a Sweet Spread and Dairy
In collaboration with confectionery manufacturer Whittaker’s, Lewis Road Creamery is offering a new product called ‘Chocolate Butter’ that will delight those who have been craving... MORE
Minty Sandwich Spreads
Minty Sandwich Spreads
This Organic Coconut Butter Tastes Like Mint Chocolate
‘Sweet Spreads’ is producing an organic coconut butter that is designed to taste like mint chocolate. While peanut butter is a pantry staple, many consumers have begun exploring alterative... MORE
Chocolatey Cocoa Ghee Spreads
Chocolatey Cocoa Ghee Spreads
The Fourth & Heart Chocti Ghee Spreads are Lactose and Nut-Free
The Fourth & Heart Chocti Ghee Spreads come as a new line from the brand that will deliver a flavorful treat to enjoy on your choice of food. Coming as an alternative to a cup of coffee, the... MORE
Caffeinated Hazelnut Spreads
Caffeinated Hazelnut Spreads
Krispy Kreme's Caramel Macchiato Coffee Spread Includes Real Coffee
Krispy Kreme is a destination for both donuts and coffee, but the chain is now making it easy for consumers to satisfy their desire for sweets and coffee at once—and at home—with an all-new... MORE
Dessert-Inspired Nut Spreads
Dessert-Inspired Nut Spreads
Legendary Foods' Nut Butters are Flavored to Taste Like Sweet Treats
When one purchases a jar of nut spread, it is expected that it will taste like creamy cashews, roasted almonds, or any other nuts that are used in the making of these products. But now, Legendary... MORE

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