# Tri-Textured Fruit Cups Del Monte Bubble Fruit Gel Pairs Real Fruit, Popping Boba & Flavorful Gel By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-fruit-gel References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/reel/525264236604892) & [delmonte](https://www.delmonte.com/bubble-fruit-gel-summer-giveaway-2024)  Ahead of back-to-school season and at a time when snackers crave multi-textured treats, Del Monte launched Bubble Fruit Gel, an innovative new on-the-go snack for kids and adults alike. "We're excited to introduce Del Monte Bubble Fruit Gel, a snack that goes beyond boba to deliver a trifecta texture experience for snackers, combining real fruit with the exciting pop of boba and flavorful gel," said Gareth Hollis, Senior Business Manager at Del Monte, in a press release, "This product is an evolution of Del Monte's Bubble Fruit, taking fun-filled snacking even further for our consumers with the addition of flavorful gel." To introduce Bubble Fruit Gel in fun-filled flavors like Apple Watermelon, Peach Strawberry and Tropical Pineapple, Del Monte partnered with content creator and author Steffy Degreff on a limited-time merch drop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-textured Snacks:** Del Monte's Bubble Fruit Gel capitalizes on the growing demand for snacks that offer diverse sensory experiences. - **Healthy On-the-go Treats:** By combining real fruit with flavorful gel and popping boba, Del Monte introduces a health-conscious yet convenient snack option. - **Collaborative Product Launches:** The partnership with content creator Steffy Degreff highlights the trend of brands leveraging influencer collaborations for new product introductions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The launch of Bubble Fruit Gel showcases how food brands innovate with textures to appeal to consumer palates. - **Snacking Industry:** Innovative multi-textured snacks like Bubble Fruit Gel are carving a niche in the competitive snacking market. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Collaborations with influencers for product launches reveal evolving strategies in marketing and consumer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Popping Boba Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-fruit-gel-cups.md) - [Exotic Fruit Boba Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-pineapple-poppers.md) - [Vitamin-Filled Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-pure-snacks.md) - [Nostalgic Back-To-School Snack Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtoschool-snack1.md) - [Multisensorial Yogurt Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iogo-nano-bubbles.md) - [Jiggly Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiggly-fruit-snacks.md) - [Bubble Tea-Inspired Jelly Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-delight-bubble-jelly.md) - [Bubble-Tea Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-delight-bubble.md) - [Dynamic Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welchs-juicefuls-fusions.md)