Advanced Grills Providing Efficiency to boost Smokehouse Industry

13 August 2019: Increased social activities such as camping, outdoor events, and social gatherings has led to rising demand for grilled food and barbeques thereby fueling the growth of the smokehouse market. Growing global awareness about healthy food along with availability of fast and easy to use grills are some of the factors promoting the market. Leading companies are focusing on providing upgraded features that enable end users to cook grilled products effectively and quickly. 

Innovations to boost Electric Grill Sales

Major manufacturers in the smokehouse industry are inclined to upgrade cooking features in electric grills and are keen to develop environment friendly products. Leading players are aiming to accommodate customer requirements by providing portability features to ease the difficulty of moving and carrying the grill. Major companies are also eager to diversify their products by developing stainless steel and charcoal grills. Other product development offered by companies include providing one-touch cleaning system in electric grills to ease the cleaning process.

In 2017, Electric grill accounted for the largest segment in smokehouse industry and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 2.2% over the forecast period (2018 to 2025). Electric grills are more affordable and less expensive than gas grills and can be used in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Another main advantage is that these grills are easy to clean and safe to use. They are extensively used in commercial restaurants, food trucks, and hotels along with in households. Equipex, LLC, Weber-Stephen Products LLC, and Char-Broil are leading companies that manufacture electric grills. 

Lynx, a major player in smokehouse industry marketed SmartGrill models which use voice activation and are compatible with smartphone apps. These include temperature sensors that can be connected to iPhone and Android devices to check heat. 

Market Insights

Key players cater to commercial and household needs and households, particularly in Asia Pacific, prefer the wood based grills over electric grills. Leading smokehouse companies are inclined to promote product innovation and new product development to offer environment friendly and latest technology incorporated grills.

The smokehouse market includes established players such as Lynx Grills, KitchenAid, Wolf Steel, Ltd., and Viking Range Corporation along with various small and medium entities such as Alto-Shaam, Inc.; R & V Works; and Town Food Service Equipment Company.