Though summer is still several months away, Kroger's new Ooh La Llama ice cream is perfect for sweltering summer days.
Ooh La Llama is Kroger's newest Deluxe Ice Cream flavor. According to the packaging, the frozen dessert consists of "fruity flavored ice cream with a punch of sweet swirls & candy bits. Though the exact kind of fruit is not specified, the ice cream looks deliciously refreshing. Best of all, the ice cream comes in a 48-ounce tub that's big enough to share with the whole family.
For the past few years, mermaids and unicorns have been the inspiration for everything from breakfast cereals to makeup. With its new Ooh La Llama ice cream, Kroger may be setting the stage for an onslaught of llama-inspired treats and other novelty products.
Llama-Themed Ice Creams
Kroger's New Ooh La Llama Ice Cream is Swirled with Candy Bits
Trend Themes
1. Llama-inspired Treats - The trend of animal-inspired food products presents an opportunity to create unique, fun, and eye-catching treats with bold flavors.
2. Novelty Desserts - Novelty flavors and textures in desserts can create excitement and increase sales, especially during summer months when consumers are looking for fun treats.
3. Non-traditional Ice Cream Flavors - There is a growing trend toward non-traditional ice cream flavors, such as fruity and savory combinations. Combining unique and unexpected flavors can create a disruptive innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of animal-inspired food products by creating unique and playful treats that will appeal to consumers.
2. Retail - The retail industry can benefit from offering novelty desserts, such as ice cream with non-traditional flavors and textures, that will attract customers and increase sales.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The trend of llama-inspired treats and other animal-inspired food products presents an opportunity for marketing and advertising agencies to create fun and engaging campaigns that will capture consumers' attention.