Social Snapshot: Souptember Ushers in Cozy Season Soup’s on! As the holidays close in and temperatures start to drop, consumers are seeking warmth, comfort, and simplicity. And what matches these needs better than the humble bowl of soup? Google searches for ‘soup’ show consistent interest all throughout the year, but September is where it breaks into a full gait. That momentum builds into its usual apex in January:
A key strategy for retailers is not just finding occasions, but making them. Though it hasn’t been fully embraced yet, “Souptember” is starting to gain traction on social media platforms, having been popularized recently by @isabellajas_ on Tiktok: