# Culinary Dairy Ice cream and yogurt get gourmet makeovers for foodie culture. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Feb 10, 2015 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/culinary-dairy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.6/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Culinary Dairy trend? **Culinary Dairy:** Foodie culture has made accessible gourmet a necessity in all aspects of food form and flavor. This has recently taken hold of the world of dairy, with previously child-specific food forms like yogurt and ice cream receiving more adult makeovers, to make food more of an experience for the consumer. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 23, 2014 to Feb 3, 2015 - Published: Feb 10, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Culinary Dairy trend ### Gourmet Dairy Dairy products are being given adult makeovers to add more of an experience for the consumer. ### Healthy Alternatives Consumers are looking for healthier options when it comes to their frozen desserts. ### Alcohol-infused Desserts Desserts infused with alcohol, such as beer and wine, are becoming increasingly popular. ## What the Culinary Dairy trend means for industry ### For Food and Beverage Industry The food and beverage industry can reference these trends to innovate and create new dairy products that cater to adult tastes and healthier options. ### For Alcohol Industry The alcohol industry can explore the opportunity of infusing their spirits into desserts to create unique products. ### For Culinary Arts Industry Professionals in the culinary arts industry can leverage these trends to create and serve unique, gourmet dairy desserts that can surprise and delight consumers. ## Trend signals for Culinary Dairy Trend score 1.6 out of 10, from popularity 25%, activity 14%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 25% - Activity: 14% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Culinary Dairy trend 4 featured examples from Jun 23, 2014 to Feb 3, 2015. - [Decadent Dessert Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greek-yogurt-dessert): Oykos Heavenly is a Luxurious Greek Yogurt Dessert from Danone (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can tap into the trend of decadent dessert yogurts by developing innovative yogurt flavors and marketing strategies. - [Custard Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-custard): Dreyer's Frozen Custard Ice Cream Adds a Chill to a Classic Dessert (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The frozen dessert industry is seeing a surge in demand for premium and indulgent products like frozen custard. - [Almond Butter Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-butter-ice-cream): This Healthy Homemade Banana Ice Cream is Easy to Make Any Time of Year (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: This industry can create and capitalize on new healthy ice cream options and variations for customers. - [Boozy Italian Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mancinis-al-fresco): 'Mancini's al fresco' is Offering Beer Gelato at the Minnesota State Fair (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for food and beverage industry to expand their offerings by experimenting with unusual flavor combinations. ## Recent trend clusters - [Festive Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/festive-fusions) (Lifestyle) - [Habitual Protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/habitual-protein) (Lifestyle) - [Spirit Immersion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spirit-immersion) (Lifestyle) - [Whisky Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/whisky-divergence) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Weighted Overhead Sleep Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-crown-classic-trends) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)