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Jelly-Topped Cake Cups

Lawson's Cupke Range Pairs Coffee Jelly Cubes with Chocolate Cake

— September 12, 2020 — Lifestyle
Lawson, a convenience store franchise chain in Japan, is expanding its Cupke range for the fall with three new cake cups that offer a simple way for people to satisfy a sweet tooth on the go. There's a Mont Blanc variety, a classic tiramisu and a coffee chocolate creation that tops a chocolate cake with jelly cubes. The fusion of chocolate and coffee flavors is a tried-and-true pairing that promises to capture the interests of many, especially those who are looking for a uniquely textured snack that's perfectly portable.

For those who tend to prefer more savory treats on the run, the chain is also introducing deep-fried items that are just as compact in size.

Image Credit: Lawson
Trend Themes
1. Convenient Snack Cups - Opportunity to create more portable and easy-to-consume versions of popular desserts for people on the go.
2. Flavor-fused Treats - Potential to experiment with unique flavor combinations like coffee jelly and chocolate cake to appeal to adventurous taste buds.
3. Miniature Desserts - Growing demand for bite-sized desserts that offer both indulgence and portion control presents an opportunity for innovation in miniaturizing classic desserts like tiramisu and Mont Blanc.
Industry Implications
1. Convenience Stores - Opportunity to offer a wider range of on-the-go snacks and leverage unique flavor combinations to appeal to customers.
2. Bakery - Opportunity for bakeries to create innovative miniature dessert cups that offer new twists on classic favorites to cater to the growing demand for indulgent yet portion-controlled treats.
3. Food and Beverage - Potential for food and beverage companies to experiment with new flavor combinations that appeal to adventurous taste buds and explore unique textures like jelly cubes to create novel treats.
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