Affordable sous vide appliances make the gourmet technique more accessible
Implications - At the same time as dishes prepared via the sous vide method begins to appear on QSR menus, affordable versions of the gourmet technology are being released that appeal to a wider market. This shift speaks to the rapid proliferation of the technique and its potential staying power given its ability to produce a large amount of food quickly and safely, and now more affordably.
Workshop Question - What of-the-moment technology can you explore offering in a no-frills manner?
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Sous Vide Appliances - The rise of affordable versions of the sous vide cooking method expand its potential market to wider audiences.
2. Popular Culture's Influence on Cooking Appliances - Social media sharing of food coupled with a rise in foodie culture led to the introduction of new cooking techniques into the consumer market.
3. Multifunctional Cooking Appliances - The integration of different cooking methods into one appliance provides convenience, ease, and more functionality for home chefs.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Appliances - Companies can explore sous vide cooking and related technologies to create more accessible and affordable kitchen appliances for home chefs.
2. Food Service Industry - More restaurants and quick-service chains can implement sous vide cooking into their menus with the affordability and accessibility of new sous vide appliances.
3. Integrated Home Appliances - The development of multifunctional cooking appliances with smart home integration opens up opportunities for future connected home products for home chefs.
