Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 470,969 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,271 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 312,244 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,271 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 312,244 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 470,969 cutting edge ideas.

Shareable Indulgence

Heavy dishes are reformatted for communal enjoyment at parties

Implications - As more consumers look to rethink their eating habits in the face of the wellness movement, many are beginning to consider indulgent dishes as a treat to be enjoyed on special occasions. Due to this shift, many of these dishes are being reformatted into easily shareable party platters that allow individuals to revisit such foods in responsible portions. This shift is related to the view of special occasions as a time to "break" the self-imposed rules they have made for themselves in the interest of supporting their health.
Workshop Question - In what ways are consumers encouraged to share your offerings and create rituals around your brand?
Trend Themes
1. Communal Indulgence - The trend of communal indulgence has prompted the creation of shareable versions of once-heavy dishes, forming smaller portions of treat foods that can be enjoyed at parties or special occasions.
2. Creative Food Combining - The trend of combining foods that weren't traditionally paired with one another has led to the creation of unusual, but delicious cross-over dishes like the Quesapizza.
3. Alternative Takes on Classics - There is a trend of re-imagining traditional dishes and comfort foods to come up with creative updates that people can share with one another (e.g. breadstick pizza crusts).
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverages - As showcased in the examples, the food and beverage industry can take inspiration from these trends and create new and exciting dishes for people to share and enjoy at special occasions or for everyday treats.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can take advantage of the trend of communal indulgence by creating shareable menus and adding exciting new dishes to their menus for people to enjoy together in a social setting.
3. Entertainment - The trend of indulgence and alternative takes on classics creates an opportunity for the entertainment industry to offer creative food options that cater to guests looking for a fun and flavorful experience (e.g. giant grilled cheese for Super Bowl Sunday).
3.4
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
Patterns
Megatrends
5 Featured, 43 Examples:
127,366 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Sep 15 — Feb 16
Trending:
Average
Consumer Insight Topics:

Related Examples

Greek-Inspired Guacamole Recipes
Greek-Inspired Guacamole Recipes
This Recipe for Greek Guacamole is Vegan-Friendly and Gluten-Free
Grub Delivery Apps
Grub Delivery Apps
The UberEats App is Dedicated Solely to Food Deliveries
Pizza-Themed Clothing Lines
Pizza-Themed Clothing Lines
The 'Mellow Mushroom' Clothing Line Features Pizza-Inspired Apparel
Branded Apprentice Programs
Branded Apprentice Programs
This Manchester University Has a New Pizza Hut Apprentice Program
Festive Tree Pizzas
Festive Tree Pizzas
This Homemade Pesto Pizza is Decorated to Look Like a Christmas Tree
Collegiate Pizza Degrees
Collegiate Pizza Degrees
The Manchester Metropolitan University is Offering Class Course on PIzza
Caroling Pizza Delivery Ads
Caroling Pizza Delivery Ads
This Pizza Hut Holiday Ad Had Choirs Serenading Unsuspecting Families
Pre-Sliced Pizza Pans
Pre-Sliced Pizza Pans
This Cooking Aid Called 'Your Slyce' Divides Pizza Portions for Picky Eaters
Pizza-Topped Pizzas
Pizza-Topped Pizzas
Vinne's Pizzeria Offers Savory Pies Topped with Mini Pizzas Garnishings
Pizza-Shaped Beach Towels
Pizza-Shaped Beach Towels
This Pizza Towel Promotes Fast Food Appreciation
Cheesy Sweet Potato Appetizers
Cheesy Sweet Potato Appetizers
This Festive Bruschetta Recipe is Perfect for Holiday Parties
Cheesy Cider Soup
Cheesy Cider Soup
These Mini Appetizer Shooters are Served in Pretzel Bread Bowls
Party Potato Bacon Appetizers
Party Potato Bacon Appetizers
These Tiny Meat Sewers Offer an Alternative to Potato Skins
Bite-Sized Party Pizzas
Bite-Sized Party Pizzas
Iamafoodblog's Recipe for Mini No-Knead Pizzas is Compact
Stuffed Mushroom Pizzas
Stuffed Mushroom Pizzas
This Gluten-Free Dish is Made with Healthy Portobello Mushrooms
Tomato Grilled Cheese Balls
Tomato Grilled Cheese Balls
Dude Foods Fuses Together Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With Tomato Soup
Quinoa Pizza Bites
Quinoa Pizza Bites
This Superfood Snack Re-Fashions an Iconic Italian Dish
No-Bake Savory Pinwheel Snacks
No-Bake Savory Pinwheel Snacks
These Sun-Dried Tomato Pinwheels are a Heat-Free Summer Appetizer
Dunkable Cheese Sandwiches
Dunkable Cheese Sandwiches
These Sandwich Rolls are Perfect for Dipping in a Bowl of Tomato Soup
Vegan Cheese Sandwiches
Vegan Cheese Sandwiches
Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Appeal to the Dairy-Free Audience
Cheesy Seafood Sandwiches
Cheesy Seafood Sandwiches
Crab and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Bring Rich Cheese to the Sea
Crispy Veggie Cakes
Crispy Veggie Cakes
These Veggie Cakes Make the Perfect Pre-Meal Snack for Vegetarian Foodies
Jalapeno Poppers Pizza Crusts
Jalapeno Poppers Pizza Crusts
This Regular Pepperoni Pizza has a Very Unusual Pizza Crust
Hot Dog Pizza Crusts
Hot Dog Pizza Crusts
The Latest Hybrid Pizza from Pizza Hut Features a Unique Frank-Filled Crust
Meat Pie Crusts
Meat Pie Crusts
Pizza Hut is Offering Very Cheeky Meat Pie Stuffed Crust Pizza with Four'N Twenty
Polenta Pizza Crusts
Polenta Pizza Crusts
This Vegan Pizza Recipe Replaces Gluten With Cornmeal
Pepperoni Pizza Fries
Pepperoni Pizza Fries
Carl's Jr. is Testing a New Menu Item in Select Restaurant Locations
Cheesy Tomato Soup Loaves
Cheesy Tomato Soup Loaves
This Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup Bread Recibe Combines Classic Lunch Bits
Peanutty Pizza Crusts
Peanutty Pizza Crusts
This Unique Pizza Crust from Domino's is Stuffed with Peanut Sauce
Chip Covered Pizza Crusts
Chip Covered Pizza Crusts
Pizza Hut's Doritos Crust Offers Extra Crunch to Their Cheesy Crusts
Alternative Cereal Crusts
Alternative Cereal Crusts
This Rice Krispie Pizza Recipe Incorporates Marshmallow Into Its Crust
Sausage Roll Pizzas
Sausage Roll Pizzas
Pizza Hut's Metti Crust Pizza Plays Up the Best of Luxembourg
Pepperoni Pizza Cakes
Pepperoni Pizza Cakes
This Easy to make Pillsbury Recipe is for an Epic Layered Pizza Dish
Pretzel Pizza Crusts
Pretzel Pizza Crusts
Little Caesars is Set to Release a Limited Edition Salted Pretzel Crust
Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Sandwiches
Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Sandwiches
DudeFoods' Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich Twists a Classic Recipe
Meaty Pizza Crusts
Meaty Pizza Crusts
The Meatza Pizza Substitutes Gluten-Filled Crusts With Ground Beef
Noodle Pizza Crusts
Noodle Pizza Crusts
This Pizza Recipe Substitutes Pizza Dough For Ramen Noodles
Cheese-Coated Vegetarian Snacks
Cheese-Coated Vegetarian Snacks
Cheesy Broccoli Appetizers Will Make Your Kids Love Vegetables
Cheesy Inside-Out Sandwiches
Cheesy Inside-Out Sandwiches
These Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are Delightfully Different
Gooey Grilled Cheese Rolls
Gooey Grilled Cheese Rolls
This Quick Dish Recipe Redesigns a Scrumptious Classic Sandwich
Mini Bacon-Wrapped Pizzas
Mini Bacon-Wrapped Pizzas
This Bacon Pizza Recipe by Instructables is Stuffed Like a Panzerotti
Veggie-Crammed Parmesan Cones
Veggie-Crammed Parmesan Cones
This Sugar Laws Cheesy Delight Offers a Serving of Produce
Crispy Mexican Pastries
Crispy Mexican Pastries
This 'Averie Cooks' Salsa-Stuffed Creation is Mouthwatering