The Godrej Foods Trends Report 2023 brought together over 350+ thought leaders including celebrity chefs, home chefs, professional chefs, food bloggers, health professionals, media professionals, mixologists, nutritionists, restaurateurs, sommeliers, food producers and more to put together the exhaustive food report. This diverse group shared deep insights about their respective areas of expertise. 75% of experts forecast a rising demand for clean ice creams. Clean ice-creams are characterized by transparent, simple, wholesome, and easily understandable ingredients; thus the “clean” labeling. Moreover, the panel also foresees an equal demand for the specialized diet friendly options such as low-sugar, protein-fortified or vegan ice-creams.
For the upcoming Ice Cream Day, Godrej Food Trends Report 2023 reveals some interesting trends on ice creams:
• Rise in Vegan Ice-creams – 75% of the panel foresee demand for dairy-free, vegan ice-cream.
• Guiltfree dessert – 50% of the panel believes that there will be a higher demand for ice-creams with healthy claims.
• Increase in demand for exotic flavours – 75% of the experts predict a rising demand for clean ice-cream.
Today, the ice-cream market is witnessing a remarkable transformation from its traditional roots of classic flavors like Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry. It has now evolved into a diverse landscape, offering a multitude of options that cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences right from choices inspired by Indian cuisine to global offerings like gelato, sorbet, fro-yo and much more.