# Banana Beverage Enhancers Dunkin' is Introducing Banana Syrup and Banana Cold Foam This Spring By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-03-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-syrup-and-banana-cold-foam References: [news.dunkindonuts](https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/spring-2026)  Nostalgic, sweet and versatile banana is an in-demand flavor, and this spring, [Dunkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-land-merch)' is introducing a new Banana Syrup and Banana Cold Foam. “We’re spotlighting banana on the menu because it’s nostalgic, comforting and incredibly versatile,” said Anthony Epter, vice president of menu innovation at Dunkin’. “What makes this launch special is the range. From espresso and iced coffee to matcha and Refreshers, banana shows up in ways that feel indulgent, balanced and completely at home on the Dunkin’ menu.” The rich, ripe flavor of banana is ready to be savored in creations like the Banana Puddin’ Cloud Latte (featuring a banana flavor and Banana Cold Foam,) the Bananarama Matcha, the [Banana Daydream Refresher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-daydream-refreshers), the Banana Protein Latte, and more. Dunkin' is celebrating its banana-inspired menu additions with a limited-edition themed merch drop, coming soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 65% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Flavor Revival:** Revival of familiar flavors like banana signals room for novel product lines that recontextualize comfort tastes across modern beverage formats. - **Functional Indulgence:** The blending of indulgent flavors with functional formats such as protein lattes indicates potential for fortified, taste-forward indulgences that bridge health and pleasure. - **Flavor-forward Merchandising:** Limited-edition menu themes tied to physical merchandise point to opportunities for integrated flavor branding that extends consumer engagement beyond the point of sale. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Chain operators can capitalize on modular flavor systems and seasonal launches to drive repeat visits and premium upsells within core beverage menus. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Ingredient suppliers and co-manufacturers could develop stable, scalable banana formulations and cold-foam technologies for cross-channel deployment. - **Retail Merchandise and Licensing:** Branded, limited-run apparel and collectibles tied to menu moments create avenues for ancillary revenue and deeper brand affinity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee Milk Iced Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkalatte.md) - [Collaborative Cafe Merch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-and-stoney-clover-lane.md) - [Fruit-Forward Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-zero.md) - [Oversized Cafe Drink Sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-drink-buckets.md) - [Insulating Iced Coffee Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-coffee-glove.md) - [Dessert-Like Breakfast Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-french-toast-sticks.md) - [Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-spring-menu.md) - [Autumnal Almond-Flavored Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-spice-coffee.md) - [Indulgent Ice Cream Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-baskinrobbins-ice-cream-flavored-coffee.md)