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Revamped Pairings

Food and beverage pairings are being offered in increasingly diverse forms

Implications - The art of pairing food and beverages was once confined to dinner parties and restaurants, but brands are increasingly diversifying and transforming the traditional aspects of this practice. These reformed pairings, or the new mediums through which they're accessed or offered, takes the practice out of the simple "foodie" realm, and into one that caters to the shift towards experientialism, which is increasingly driving purchasing decisions.
Workshop Question - How can your brand cater to the rise in experiential consumption habits?
Trend Themes
1. Experientialism-driven Purchasing - Experientialism is driving purchasing decisions in the food and beverage industry, resulting in reformed and new mediums for food and beverage pairings.
2. Subscription-based Wine Clubs - Subscription-based wine clubs that offer unique food and wine pairing options are becoming popular.
3. AI-driven Meal Planning - AI-Driven meal planning services are becoming popular to offer users new and interesting meal combinations.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Food and beverage industry professionals can utilize these trends to offer unique and innovative pairing options.
2. Subscription Services - Subscription services industry can leverage these trends to offer users exciting experiences and add more value to their services.
3. Artificial Intelligence - Artificial intelligence technology is being deployed in the catering and meal planning industry to create unique and personalized food recommendations.
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