A new wave of better-for-you ice cream products have taken the frozen dessert category by storm, introducing consumers to guilt-free sweet treats—and for those who are looking for allergy-friendly ice cream can turn to options from Yorica!
Yorica! has been operating parlors in London since 2016 and is now also packaging its products for supermarkets. Consumers can now purchase 500-milliliter tubs of the brand's top-selling flavors, including decadent options like Double Chocolate Cookie and Salted Caramel.
The main selling point of Yorica!'s products is the fact that they are made without the top 14 allergens like eggs, milk, soya, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten. As such, the Vegan Society symbol is boldly presented on the front of the frozen treat packaging.
Allergy-Friendly Ice Creams
Yorica! Makes Frozen Treats That are Free from 14 Major Allergens
Trend Themes
1. Guilt-free Desserts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market more allergy-friendly desserts to cater to the growing demand for healthier and inclusive treats.
2. Better-for-you Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of allergen-free food products to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers.
3. Vegan-friendly Options - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the plant-based dessert market by offering vegan-friendly alternatives that are free from major allergens.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate allergen-free ingredients in food manufacturing processes to create a wider range of allergy-friendly products.
2. Retail and Supermarkets - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Increase the availability of allergy-friendly products in supermarkets, catering to the growing demand for inclusive frozen desserts.
3. Hospitality and Restaurants - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revamp menus in restaurants and cafes to include more allergy-friendly dessert options, attracting a broader customer base.