Dippin' Flavors

At Dippin’ Flavors, we research flavor and lifestyle trends and apply those insights to our product offering ensuring that the products you offer are what people are craving.

Here are some trends and news stories we found that directly connect to our new line of 2007 feature flavors.

Cherry…
•    Jones Soda introduced a Dessert Pack including 5 dessert inspired soda flavors, including Cherry Pie and Key Lime Pie.
•    Cherry flavors and juices are being added to popular athletic drinks, Naked Juice products, and continue to be popular as a component to sodas and candies.

Pecan…
*    New study shows that a handful of pecans a day could reduce the risk of heart disease, likely due to the nut’s high vitamin E content, through LDL reduction.

Shakes & Malts…
•    Carl’s Jr. decided to add flavors and continue to promote their line of Hand Scooped ice cream shakes based on overwhelming consumer response to their promotion.
•    Wendy’s Frosty dairy dessert is now available in vanilla as a partner to its long term offering of chocolate.
•    Ben & Jerry’s introduced flavored milkshakes in the summer of 2006.

Key Lime…
*    Jones Soda introduced a Dessert Pack including 5 dessert inspired soda flavors, including Cherry Pie and Key Lime Pie.

Cinnamon…
•    Carvel ice cream and Cinnabon introduced a new ice cream flavor containing flavor notes from the famous cinnamon buns.

Cappuccino…
•    Godiva launches ice cream bars in cappuccino and other coffee flavors coated in Godiva chocolate.

Apple Pie…
•    Smith Dairy in Ohio introduced Apple Pie ice cream in September of 2006, a flavor that is so popular, they introduce it every year to celebrate harvest season.

•    Baskin-Robbins prediction that ice cream flavors that evoke feelings of American tradition and comfort, including Apple Pie a la Mode was made in the summer of 2006.

Sundae…
•    Baskin-Robbins introduced a fall line of sundae flavors including Cookie Sundae.

Cotton Candy…
•    Kids candy Pop Rocks will be available as “Pop Rocks Cotton Candy Explosion” in February 2007. “Featuring pastel packaging, Pop Rocks Cotton Candy Explosion offers the taste and sweet scent of the fluffy and delicious treat that has been popular with children and adults alike for generations.”
•    Cold Stone Creamery introduced a line of kids flavors including Cotton Candy in June 2006.

Coconut…
•    Dum Dum Pops are introducing new flavors to their line, including coconut-pineapple, which originally debuted in 1953.

Almond…
•    In June 2006, a new study names almonds as antioxidant-rich, joining an elite group of other healthy food items like fruits and vegetables. Long recognized as an excellent source of magnesium and vitamin E, the finding of high levels of antioxidants in almonds will pave the way for more research, and inclusion in more products.

Source: Stagnito New Products (new productsonline.com)

According to Yahoo! Buzz, the 25 "coolest" ice cream flavors are 1) vanilla, 2) chocolate, 3) strawberry, 4) peach, 5) banana, 6) coffee, 7) green tea, 8) coconut, 9???????, 10) peanut butter, 11) lemon, 12) pineapple, 13) apple, 14) ginger, 15) mango, 16) mint, 17) cinnamon, 18) spumoni, 19) Oreo, 20) blueberry, 21) pistachio, 23) apricot, 24) cherry and 25) cheesecake. Meaning...these flavors are good indicators of consumer interest (Dairy Foods, September 2007). A variety of these flavors ingredients are featured within the Dippin Flavors and Malt Shoppe product lines. Ask us about ingredients and recipes that feature these popular flavors.

Textured variegates and swirls, like Malt Shoppe Flavors® ZCF526 Graham Cracker Variegate, add interest to frozen desserts by creating a point of difference. This variegate is a great building block to offering creative flavors that offer a lot of flavor and texture.

Ice cream is associated with fun and indulgence, but even it can't escape the trends of health and wellness that are such a part of our everyday lives. According to the Mintel Global New Products Database, low/no/reduced fat was the second most popular claim in 2007 among U.S. frozen desserts. Only Kosher claims were more prevalent than reduced fat positioning (Dairy Foods, March 2008). Ask us how Dippin Flavors and Malt Shoppe products can be used to cater to healthy lifestyles.

Healthy doesn’t necessarily lack indulgence. New market flavors within Light categories include: Blueberry Cheesecake, Rocky Road, Lemon Meringue, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Caramel Praline Pecan, Turtle Candy, Mint, and a variety of Dark Chocolate based products. Also, fruit based ingredients like traditional peach or exotic mango offer a great foundation for healthy ice creams, frozen yogurts, or sherbets. (Dairy Foods, March 2008) Ask us how Dippin Flavors and Malt Shoppe Flavors® products can be used to cater to healthy lifestyles.

Cake or pie inspired ice creams featuring sweet or fruity swirls, fruits, nuts and cake pieces are predicted to drive new innovations and customer favorites. Ask us about Dippin Flavors’ cake and dessert recipes.

Gelato is not just a shop-destination product anymore. Gelato has made its way into packaged goods and can be found in retail stores across the U.S. This should make Gelato even more popular with consumers. Ask us about Gelato ingredients and recipes.

Frozen desserts built around branded candies or mix-ins are more popular than ever before. Feeding the indulgence trend, the more “loaded” with mix-ins, the better. Also, brand recognition achieved by using branded candies can drive sales even higher. Ask us how Dippin Flavors’ mix-ins and recipes can deliver the most indulgent products.