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Decoy Ice Pop Molds

The Tovolo Ice Cream Pop Molds are Cleverly Cute

— May 12, 2012 — Lifestyle
In a clever adaptation of currently popular ice-pop trays, Tovolo has released an amazing mold that lets users disguise their homemade chilly creations as ice cream. Cute, easy to use and with the charm of a novelty item, these molds are popping up everywhere around the Web.

Designed to be used with almost any concoction, these molds can help to create faux ice cream cones out of yogurt, soda, juice or just about anything else that can be frozen. Undeniably cute, the cone-shaped base isn't just for show, it acts as a solid holder and catches melting messes. Giving parents the option to take control of their children's diets, these molds offer the awesome feel of an ice cream cone without all of the unnecessary added ingredients.

Easy to use, and offering great room for culinary interpretation, the Tovolo ice cream pop molds are an awesome and homemade way to cool down.
Trend Themes
1. Disguised Ice Pop Treats - An opportunity for creating new ice pop molds that can disguise homemade icy treats as other popular desserts.
2. Health-conscious Ice Pop Creations - A chance to develop ice pop molds that cater to health-conscious consumers by allowing them to create frozen treats using healthier ingredients.
3. Novelty Ice Pop Accessories - An opening for designing innovative accessories or molds that add novelty and charm to homemade ice pop creations.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Utensils - A disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the kitchen utensils industry to develop unique ice pop molds that enhance the user experience.
2. Children's Food Products - An opportunity for businesses in the children's food products industry to create ice pop molds that appeal to kids and encourage healthier snacking options.
3. DIY Dessert Market - A potential market for entrepreneurs in the DIY dessert industry to produce ice pop molds that allow consumers to make their own customized frozen treats.
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