# Berry-Forward Ice Creams Salt & Straw's Berry Ice Cream Series Features a Mushroom-Infused Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-ice-cream-series References: [saltandstraw](https://saltandstraw.com/products/huckleberry-oat-crisp-with-foraged-porcini)  Berries are among the most versatile fruits in any kitchen, capable of spanning the full flavor spectrum from jammy and sweet to tart and savory, and [Salt & Straw's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-berries-series) new berry ice cream series leans in to showcase just how complex and surprising berry-forward flavors can be. The Berry Series by Salt & Straw includes ice creams like Strawberry Pretzel Salad, inspired by a Midwestern favorite, and even [vegan-friendly options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) like Raspberry Marzipan Princess Cake, crafted with a nutty, creamy, dairy-free pistachio-cashew base. One of the most intriguing flavors in Salt & Straw's Monthly Menu Series for June is Huckleberry Oat Crisp with Foraged Porcini: a porcini and maple ice cream that puts a twist on classic berry crisp with [savory, umami depth from mushrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shroomsicles) and hand-broken pieces of oaty rosemary lace cookies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 78% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Savory Dessert Fusion:** Umami-rich inclusions such as porcini mushrooms are reshaping premium ice cream by introducing complex flavor profiles beyond conventional sweetness. - **Foraged Ingredient Pairings:** Wild and foraged ingredients paired with familiar fruits create a differentiated space for limited-edition desserts with culinary storytelling appeal. - **Dairy-free Luxury Desserts:** Nut-based vegan bases with layered pastry-inspired flavors signal a growing market for plant-based treats that preserve indulgence and texture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Frozen Desserts:** Premium ice cream brands are using unexpected ingredients and seasonal menus to turn frozen desserts into culinary discovery experiences. - **Plant-based Foods:** Dairy-free formulations built around cashew, pistachio, and fruit-forward profiles broaden the appeal of vegan products beyond dietary restriction. - **Specialty Food Retail:** Rotating flavor collections with regional nostalgia and chef-driven ingredients support higher-margin merchandising in experiential food retail. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Summer Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-seasonal-ice-cream.md) - [Chef-Crafted Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chef-series-by-salt-and-straw.md) - [World Cup Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ftbol-fireworks.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberries-cream-with-sumac.md) - [French Fry Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodpop-fudge-n-vanilla-french-fry-pop.md) - [Family-Focused Frozen Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-dessert-offering.md) - [Citrusy Summertime Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-lemonade-ice-cream.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetzza.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/only-5-ingredients.md)