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Hi-Tech BBQ

Novice consumers ease into grilling with technological solutions

Implications - First-time or inexperienced grillers are turning to hi-tech appliances and mobile apps to help ease them into the process. Devices and apps such as these reveal that, while consumers are interested in preparing their own goods, they continue to prioritize convenience and efficiency. These solutions indicate how comfortable and willing consumers are to learn from technology and digital solutions.
Workshop Question - How can you ensure consumer experience remains positive once they purchase your product?
Trend Themes
1. Connected Cooking Equipment - Consumers are looking for efficient and time-saving cooking appliances that are easily connected to their smartphones, creating opportunities for businesses to create smart kitchen appliances and mobile apps.
2. Smart Sensors and Thermometers - Consumers are seeking accuracy and precision in cooking temperatures, leading to a rise in popularity of smart meat thermometers and sensor cookers with programmable features, presenting an opportunity for businesses to develop new sensor technologies and cooking appliances.
3. Mobile Apps for BBQ Cooking - As novice and experienced grillers seek greater convenience and control over their cooking, there has been an increase in mobile apps that provide detailed recipes, guides, logbooks, and timers for cooking on the go, opening up opportunities for companies to offer app development services or to integrate app-based features into their products.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Kitchen Appliances - The market for smart kitchen appliances continues to grow and can expect positive growth in the US in the coming years as consumers continue to look for faster and more efficient ways to prepare their food.
2. Sensor Technology - With the rise in popularity of smart sensors and cooking appliances, there is an opportunity for companies to innovate on sensor technology and integrate it into various consumer products for more precise and efficient cooking.
3. Mobile App Development - Businesses can take advantage of the growing popularity of mobile apps for cooking by offering app development services or by integrating app-based features into their existing products.
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Featured Examples

Backpack Outdoor Barbecues
Backpack Outdoor Barbecues
The 'Xplor BBQ' Can be Carried or Strapped to a Backpack
The majority of outdoor barbecues are notoriously large and cumbersome when it comes to portability, so the ‘Xplor BBQ’ looks to help change this with a design that’s focused on... MORE
High-Tech BBQs
High-Tech BBQs
The Char-Broil Infrared Smoker Lets You Cook Faster and More Efficiently
Using the Char-Broil Infrared Smoker, you’ll not only be able to give meats a smoky finish, but also grill and roast all in the same BBQ-style appliance. Powered by propane gas that powers the... MORE
Smart Sensor Cookers
Smart Sensor Cookers
The T-fal OptiGrill Indoor Electric Grill Cooks Any Food in a Smart Manner
Consumers are obsessed with efficiency—especially in the kitchen—which the T-fal OptiGrill Indoor Electric Grill looks to satisfy with a number of innovative features to make cooking... MORE
Bluetooth BBQ Thermometers
Bluetooth BBQ Thermometers
The 'Grill Right' Bluetooth Grill Thermometer Makes Barbecuing Easier
While foodie culture continues to expand, many consumers are looking for ways to simplify gourmet cooking for themselves, which is what the ‘Grill Right’ Bluetooth Grill Thermometer... MORE
App-Controlled Smokers
App-Controlled Smokers
The Digital Electric Smoker Allows For Perfectly Smoked Foods
Char-Broil’s brand new Digital Electric Smoker is a contraption that is designed to make it easier than ever for you to harness the wonders of smartphone app-based control to enjoy perfect... MORE
Connected Cooking Equipment
Connected Cooking Equipment
The 'Meater' Smart Meat Thermometer Lets You Set It and Forget It
You’ll never have to worry about pulling out that antiquated meat thermometer and constantly checking the temperature of your meal again thanks to the ‘Meater’ Smart Meat... MORE
Wood Smoker BBQ Attachments
Wood Smoker BBQ Attachments
The Smokemeister BBQ Smoker Grill Converter Transforms Outdoor BBQs
Traditional smokers are expensive to purchase, so the Smokemeister BBQ Smoker Grill Converter enables chefs to augment their existing BBQ rather than buy a whole new unit. Capable of being used in... MORE
Digital Grill Thermometers
Digital Grill Thermometers
This Bluetooth Barbecue Thermometer Ensures Grilling Perfection
The Maverick ET-735 Bluetooth Barbecue Thermometer helps grill masters perfect any meal and can be conveniently connected to one’s smartphone. Ideal for tech lovers, this handy tool ensures... MORE
All-Inclusive BBQ Apps
All-Inclusive BBQ Apps
The Pit Pal Manages Food Prep and Keeps a Recipe Log
The Pit Pal is an intuitive BBQ app that will appeal to experienced grill masters as well as rookies who are still in training. The mobile platform is compatible with the iOS operating system and... MORE

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