The traditional gummy bear is adapted with experimental formats and flavors
Implications - The revamping of the traditional gummy bear is allowing for this category to remain relevant past consumers' childhoods--and it can be observed in everything from interactive museums to unique ingredient infusions. This shift shows how brands can play on nostalgia and youth-oriented products, and still market them to older consumers.
Workshop Question - How could your brand revamp one of its traditional products/services?
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Nostalgia - Brands can transform nostalgic childhood products like gummy bears into interactive experiences to appeal to adult consumers.
2. Vegan Treats - The use of vegan-friendly ingredients in candy products allows brands to offer indulgent sweets to consumers who prioritize ethical and environmental values.
3. Caffeinated Confectioneries - Innovative candy products infused with coffee and other caffeinated ingredients offer consumers a new way to combine their favorite treats with their favorite pick-me-ups.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - By promoting experimentation with ingredients, flavors, and formats, gummy bear innovations can inject energy and renewed relevance into the food and beverage industry.
2. Tourism and Entertainment - Interactive exhibits and multi-sensorial experiences revolving around gummy bears can create unique and shareable moments for tourists while injecting fresh vitality into the entertainment industry.
3. Health and Wellness - The exploration of vegan ingredients and other healthier options in candy products inspired by gummy bears caters to health-conscious consumers and highlights opportunities for innovation in the health and wellness industry.
