# Cone Cuisine Shaped foods add visual delight to ordinary acts of consumption. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 18, 2014, updated Mar 27, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sculpted-cuisine ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Cone Cuisine trend? **Cone Cuisine:** While routine behavior often gives consumers more structure in their day-to-day tasks, sticking to simple and repetitive features often leaves consumers feeling indifferent and discouraged. Seeking to make periodic activities more stimulating, consumers are turning to abstract consumption such as oddly shaped foods to add more intrigue to their everyday efforts. This reflects the need for escapism from the mundane, even in the smallest ways. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 16, 2015 to May 20, 2016 - Published: Mar 18, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Cone Cuisine trend ### Abstract Consumption Consumers are turning to abstract consumption such as oddly shaped foods to add more intrigue to their everyday efforts. ### Novel Food Formats Food in new and playful formats such as cones are being introduced to add an element of fun to the consumption experience. ### Edible Packaging Cafes are introducing edible cups made out of fried waffle cones to offer a waste-free way to enjoy the beverage and elevate the mundane coffee drinking ritual. ## What the Cone Cuisine trend means for industry ### For Food and Beverage The food and beverage industry can leverage these trends to create unique menu items that offer fun and novelty in food formats. ### For Packaging Packaging companies can explore edible packaging alternatives to glass and plastic that offer sustainable and unique ways to package and serve food and beverages. ### For Hospitality Hotels and resorts can leverage these trends to create unique dining experiences that cater to the need for escapism and novelty in the mundane consumption experience. ## Trend signals for Cone Cuisine Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 64%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 64% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Cone Cuisine trend 5 featured examples from Feb 16, 2015 to May 20, 2016. - [Edible Coffee Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-espresso): Cafe Alfred Coffee is Serving Hot Espresso in Edible Waffle Mugs (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can explore the use of edible packaging to offer innovative and sustainable alternatives to traditional packaging methods. - [Conical Hazelnut Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutella-pancake-cones): Dominique Ansel Creates a Special Nutella Pancake Cone (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Food and beverage companies can experiment with new flavor combinations and product presentations to create exciting new products for consumers. - [Cake-Filled Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-birthday-cake): This Dish Puts a New Spin on Traditional Birthday Cake (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Quick service restaurants like Sonic can benefit from exploring and developing new dessert products like cake-filled cones to attract customers and increase sales. - [Savory Chicken Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-cones): 'Swiss Chickornetto' Snacks are Dressed Up Like Ice Cream Treats (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Innovative restaurants can experiment with savory dessert options that surprise and delight customers with their unique presentation. - [Meatball Pasta Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatball-pasta): This Reinterpretation on the Ice Cream Cone is a Savory Dish (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Fast food restaurants can incorporate savory cone dishes to add a new dimension to their menus and attract consumers seeking novel experiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (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) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)