Sugar Lab is Reinventing Candy Hearts, Strawberries & More
Laura McQuarrie — January 21, 2021 — Lifestyle
References: sugarlab3d & foodbusinessnews.net
Digital bakery Sugar Lab announced a collection of Valentine's candies that use 3D printing to bring incredible shapes to life. The truffles, cupcake decor, cocktail garnishes and candies in the Valentine's Day Collection feature chocolate ganache created with Chef Melissa Walnock of the Culinary Institute of America.
Some of the standout pieces from the Valentine's collection are the Broken Heart Puzzle Chocolate Truffles, the Strawberry-Covered Chocolate Truffles with unique flavors like tamarind elderflower or the Teddy Bear Champagne Bitters. There are also watermelon-flavored and lime-flavored SMS Text Candy Hearts that are printed with updated messages like THIRST TRAP and DM ME.
During a time when ordinary holiday celebrations are being disrupted, people are finding themselves open to updating traditions and sharing new products.
Some of the standout pieces from the Valentine's collection are the Broken Heart Puzzle Chocolate Truffles, the Strawberry-Covered Chocolate Truffles with unique flavors like tamarind elderflower or the Teddy Bear Champagne Bitters. There are also watermelon-flavored and lime-flavored SMS Text Candy Hearts that are printed with updated messages like THIRST TRAP and DM ME.
During a time when ordinary holiday celebrations are being disrupted, people are finding themselves open to updating traditions and sharing new products.
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Food - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the food industry in developing customizable, visually appealing 3D printed food for special occasions and celebrations.
2. Personalized Candy - Candy companies can leverage 3D printing technology to produce personalized candy in various shapes and flavors, creating a unique gifting experience for consumers.
3. Digital Food Design - The creation of digital food design tools and platforms that are accessible to chefs and food manufacturers can lead to the innovation of new and unique food products.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing - Companies in this industry can utilize 3D printing technology to create customizable and appealing food products for special events and celebrations, disrupting the traditional food manufacturing process.
2. Candy Production - Candy companies can leverage 3D printing technology to create personalized and visually attractive candy products, disrupting the traditional candy-making process.
3. Gift Industry - The gift industry can take advantage of the trend of 3D printed personalized food products to offer unique and creative gifting options for consumers, disrupting the traditional gifting industry.
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