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Top Ice Cream Trends 2024 Beyond PDF 1708406435
Top Ice Cream Trends 2024 Beyond PDF 1708406435
INTRO
We are proud to introduce our comprehensive
"Top Ice Cream Trends for 2024 and beyond" report, which
comprises in-depth research coming from proprietary
consumers surveys, extensive market analysis, and
valuable insights from strategic data partners.
THE UNIQUE
COMFORTING POWER AND EXCITING
FLAVORS
MULTIPLE
TEXTURES
CLASSICS OF BRAND
COLLABORATION CELEBRATION
& SEASONAL
67% 66%
73% of global consumers
of global consumers who 2 out of 5 of Global Consumers prefer ice
cream that have multiple flavors1
prefer ice cream that has
multiple textures1
52%
like traditional/nostalgic consumers globally of global consumers
flavors say that they are agree that
appealed by those “I want to taste/try out 75% Creamy, crunchy and
actively seek out
seasonal ice cream1
because they offer new products, but only of global consumers want to chunky are the leading
moments of comfort and if I am familiar with try new and exciting ice cream textures claims 4
escapism2 the brand”3 product experiences 1
Sources: 1) Barry Callebaut proprietary study, fielded online using Qualtrics in August 2023, in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico,
Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the UK, the US. N= 7697. / 2)FMCG Gurus Top Ten Trends Dairy 2023 (2022). 3) Innova Top 10 Flavor Trends 2022 (2022) 4)Innova , Annual review
of the year 2022_Desserts and Ice cream
8 OUT OF 10
global consumers say they
COMFORTING like traditional/nostalgic
flavors and when asked COMFORT
CLASSICS why, 75% of them say that
these flavors reminded
is the #1 driver for
consumers, who look
them of simpler times.1 for reassurance in
Despite the growing need for troubled times.
novelty, consumers continue to
enjoy traditional ice cream
flavors. With consumers How appealing are
traditional/nostalgic flavors?
continuing to be challenged by By traditional flavors we TOP FLAVORS
financial hardships, ice cream mean flavors that remind
makers are launching products you of the past.1 MILK CHOCOLATE 44%
that focus on fun and VANILLA 14%
reassurance, celebrating classic CARAMEL 6%
2
flavors and tapping into nostalgia Global, % share in 2022
Stuffed Puffs S’mores, Jammed, Kroger Gelatissimo Get a way B And R Industria
Blue Bunny Peanut Butter & Jelly An award-winning traditional Butterscotch ice cream. E Comercio De
U.S.A. Italian classic made with Nocciola India
Graham flavored marshmallow
Gentile hazelnuts.
Alimentos
frozen dairy dessert with Homemade dulce de leche
graham cracker and fudge swirls Italy
flavored ice cream.
and chocolate flavored chips Brazil
U.S.A.
5.1x
more likely to recommend a brand2
4.3x
THE POWER OF more likely to trust a brand2
CO-BRANDING
COLLABORATION 3.5x
with cherished indulgent
brands can help ice cream
more likely to purchase convey a more profound
Despite the appeal of classic again a brand2 treat appeal
flavors, consumers are still keen
on trying new products, with the
brand playing a pivotal role. Which of the following flavors would motivate you to buy more
Collaborations between brands frozen treats from a retail store (eg grocery, convenience store)?
can prove advantageous, as Please select all that apply.1
consumers tend to resonate with 52%
50% 49%
45%
established brands, thereby 39%
42% 2022 2023
36%
piquing their interest in trying 32% 34% 31% 30%
out innovative offerings.
13% 14%
13% 12% 9% 11%
9%
Ice cream Real fruit Baked goods Variety of Co-branded Seasonal Alcohol/ Savory Floral/ herbal None of
shop inspired (eg cake, cookie flavors in (eg with M&Ms, cocktail (eg lavender, these
Source: dough) Little Debbie)
one pack inspired chamomile)
1) Ice Cream and Frozen Novelties - US - 2023
2) Brand loyalty: What it is and how to build it.
THE POWER OF COLLABORATION
Market Examples
Tony’s Chocolonely Gelato Messina LiQ Baileys Oggi Sorvetes Coors and Tipsy Scoop
and Ben & Jerry’s and Tim Tam Ice Pralines Liquor Infused teamed up with MasterChef to A collaboration between
U.S.A. Chocolate biscuit Ice Cream is described as create a line of popsicles with Coors Seltzer’s orange
Australia premium ice cream bites that cake to celebrate the 10th cream and the ice cream
have been infused with Baileys season of the reality show. maker Tipsy Scoop.
and enrobed in Belgian milk Brazil U.S.A.
Chocolate. Denmark
Dr Bombay Better for you The famous singer and pop Sara Lee & Bailey’s Jeni’s ice cream and the
The singer and music producer Nick’s and Minecraft star Cher, launched her own Baileys Ice Cream is a velvety singer Olivia Rodrigo
Snoop Dogg launched a retail Both brands developed 4 flavors gelato brand called ice cream enriched with the launched a gelato scoop of
ice cream brand with 8 with low calories, sugars and fats. Cherlato. Baileys Irish Cream flavor brambleberry crisp, wildberry
indulging Peanöt butter cups, nuggets of U.S.A. combined with a lavender on a purple
and multisensorial flavors. emerald peppermint chips and decadent ripple. buttercrisp cone.
U.S.A. apple pie! Australia U.S.A.
Sweden
The proportion of consumers who say that they like
products with new and unusual/ exotic flavors, 2022.
UNIQUE AND
EXCITING
FLAVORS Global Africa/ME Asia-Pacific Europe North South
America America
Gusto 17 gelateria Mayfield Hackney gelato Game Ball & Football Field Ice Van Leeuwen's
Christmas tree ice cream stick. Birthday cake flavor. Limited edition Gelato Cream Cake, Carvel. New Keith Haring flavor is a
Italy Buttercream freckles and a Mince Pie. U.S.A. blend of blue raspberry, yellow
blue swirl mixed with a sugar U.K. passion fruit and strawberry
cookie ice cream. jam, limited edition for
U.S.A. pride month.
U.S.A.
Dia de Muertos
Treat or Treat™ Artisanal Ice Cream.
Cold Stone, Udders Mexico
Creation features Bandung
Boo Batter™ Ice Raspberry Ripple Ice cream
Cream mixed with limited edition birthday cake
trick-or-treat flavour ice cream
favorites KIT KAT®, for Singapore’s
Halloween OREO® national day.
Cookies, and Singapore
M&M'S®.
U.S.A.
Consumers want to indulge without
compromising their (physical and mental)
well-being, the health of others or the planet.
CLEAN AND
SUGAR TRANSPARENT
REDUCTION LABELS
PLANT BASED SUSTAINABILITY
Sources: 1) Barry Callebaut proprietary study, fielded online using Qualtrics in August 2023, in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico,
Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the UK, the US. N= 7697. 2) Innova database 2022 3) Innova, product trendspotting, latest trends in desserts and ice cream 2023
of global consumers are
interested in ice cream
SUGAR
66% products where the bad or
unhealthy ingredients (e.g.
sugar) are reduced or
completely removed.1
REDUCTION
Consumers primarily focus on the
nutritional label to gauge the
amount of sugar in the products
they buy, reflecting a rising trend LOW/NO/REDUCED SUGAR
among ice cream consumers who is the top 3rd claim that most influences
are increasingly opting for consumers’ purchasing decision when
buying desserts & ice cream2
healthier choices. Sugar stands
out as one of the top ingredient
that consumers are actively NO ADDED SUGAR
is the leading sugar-related claim
trying to cut back on. with 55.3% of new food and beverage
launches vs food and beverage launches
with a sugar-related claim (2022)3
Enlighted
Reduced Sugar Ice cream.
Killer Creamery,
U.S.A.
Chocolate Ice Cream + Chocolate Cookie
Sandwiches, Zero added sugar Creamy, Get A Way
chocolate ice cream sandwiched in two Sicilian Pistachio
chocolate cookie wafers. 3g net carbs and 5g Guilt-free Ice
protein per serving, Keto friendly, All natural, cream with no
Gluten free, Killer creamery shares a portion added sugar.
of their profits with the Whale and India
Dolphin Conservation.
U.S.A
Plant-based is the 2nd
fastest growing
PLANT BASED positioning within
selected desserts and
Plant-based frozen treats ice cream at +31%
continue to play second fiddle to (2018-2022) 1
the dominate dairy-based
options and appear more as a
choice for occasional flavor
exploration rather than as a
solution for a dietary limitation,
such as an intolerance or allergy.
Nevertheless, brands should Plant-based ice cream is
projected to reach globally
have a plant-based, vegan,
dairy- free option into their
portfolio since it is a growing
product category that is 2,3 ↑12.3% 61%
of global consumers claim
that vegan or plant-based
products is something
projected to reach a double digit BILLION CAGR
Retail sales by 2027 2 they seek out to purchase3
growth in the next years.
Source: 1)Innova database, (Global, CAGR 2018-2022) 2)Euromonitor, 2023 3)Barry Callebaut proprietary study, fielded online using Qualtrics in August 2023, in Belgium, Brazil,
Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the UK, the US. N= 7697.
PLANT BASED
Market Examples
LABELS
The growing emphasis on clean NO ARTIFICIAL
FLAVORS
5. PREMIUM
labels has led to a rise in the OR COLORS
QUALITY
Organic Grass-Fed
White Moustache Dairy Elato artisanal ice
Probiotic Pops is using All the good things is using
cream is made with fully
luscious fresh fruit and are milk from 100% grass-fed cows
recyclable tub and all the
full of calcium, probiotics raised with regenerative
ingredients used are
and vitamins which is good organic principles, that
sustainable sourced with
for the people and the minimize the GHG emission
regenerative products.
environment. with 26% lower compared to
Australia
USA conventional dairy ice cream.
USA
Sources: 1) Barry Callebaut proprietary study, fielded online using Qualtrics in August 2023, in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico,
Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the UK, the US. N= 7697.
HEALTHY INDULGENCE
Market Examples
Cremo, Pilot
Yoghurt Ice Cream with
Proyo Fit-Lato
Probiotic in 2 flavour,
High protein ice cream Australia’s FIRST gelato
Strawberry and Blueberry.
with salted caramel with one billion probiotics
Both has received the
crunch flavour. micro-shielded per tub.
Healthier Choice logo from
U.S.A Low in calorie.
the government as it is low in
Australia
sugar, fat and sodium.
Thailand