The food world is often a delicate balance between innovative and outlandish. There are moments where people crave the unusual, unbelievable, even the highly unlikely. Sometimes even those unbelievable food finds can turn into a real concept. Whether these ideas are just foolish April larks or an idea slightly rooted in reality remains to be seen.
Food and travel are forever intertwined. A margarita just tastes better sitting on the sand as the waves crash. Nutella is adding a little extra chocolaty sweetness to a New York getaway. The Nutella BnB is the ultimate escape for Nutella fans.
The Lake Placid locale celebrates the luscious chocolate hazelnut spread. If Taco Bell could have a desert hideaway, Nutella deserves that moment, too.
Continuing the chocolate theme, Crunch is that perfect balance of crispy rice and smooth milk chocolate. Anyone who has tried to sneak a piece in perfect silence knows that the unmistakable “crunch” gives them away.
Now, the popular candy brand has created Crunch Lite. This version has cooked rice folded into the chocolate. No one will worry about being too loud with this bite.
Food mash-ups have taken over the conversation. Tic Tac is challenging a new flavor, Dr Pepper Tic Tac mints. While Tic Tac has offered Coke and Sprite offerings previously, this one has a different shape.
While this offering bubbles up the silly, the idea does have merit. Although no one needs a can shape, but a Dr Pepper and Tic Tac mash-up is a food dream that could become a reality.
Another food idea that might be in good fun, but has merit is the Reese’s Chocolatey Bread. Sure, peanut butter and jelly are iconic food friends, but chocolate and peanut butter is equally as tasty. And, jelly could join the conversation with this bread. Maybe Hershey’s could offer something similar at its theme park. Watch out Dollywood’s cinnamon bread.
As any good cook appreciates, a tempting aroma does more than make the stomach grumble. It creates an anticipation for a memorable meal.
Kikkoman’s Spritz of Soy brings that umami aroma everywhere. The Eau de Parfum takes the iconic Kikkoman out of the grocery store and into the perfume arena. While this spritz might not be quite as alluring as other perfumes, there could be a calling for a sprayable soy in the kitchen.
Bodyarmor knows that recovering after a hard workout is vital. The tired feeling can be washed away with some smart hydration. The Bodyarmor Sports Performance Shampoo will check that stinky at the rink. Although this offering is not available in stores, a vibrant citrus bodywash can be a nice choice after a long workout.
Sparking waters have been infused with all types of flavors. Natural Grocers Organic Savory Spritz skips the sweet. With flavors like Roasted Chicken Water and Mac and Cheese Fizz Water, these options might not be most popular options to serve with dinner. At the same time, the joke is not too far from reality. Remember that Beer Can Chicken Beer from Perdue a few years ago. That beverage was real and tasted good.
Another trend has been infusing a caffeine boost into food and beverages. Eight O’Clock Coffee takes the coffee and caffeine trend to the plate. The Coffee-Infused Whole Black Beans might be a little extreme. But, coffee in mole works really well. Maybe just serve some black beans alongside that sauce.
Food costs continue to be a hot topic. While some people look for those weekly finds, others are willing to splurge $19 on a single strawberry. Welch’s is joining the bougie fruit trend.
Welch’s Fruit Snacks decided to add a $19 strawberry. While the pretty packaging is a nice touch, it is still just a single strawberry. Maybe this concept will get people to stop the influencer obsession.
Sumo Citrus is taking the specialty fruit trend in a different direction. The Nano Citrus looks and tastes like that bigger version. Sometimes tiny just tastes sweeter.
These unbelievable food finds are just a small sampling of the offerings on April 1. Jokes, silliness, fun are on the table today. But, there might be something real hiding in these concepts. As proved from previous years, a funny moment can turn into a real food concept.