# Savory Chicken Cones 'Swiss Chickornetto' Snacks are Dressed Up Like Ice Cream Treats By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-cones References: [fm1today.ch](http://www.fm1today.ch/poulet-am-staengel/47497) & [micarna.ch](http://www.micarna.ch/) Looking at these Micarna products from afar could dupe anyone into thinking that these are ordinary [ice cream treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-debuts) and not [frozen chicken cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastiez). These ice cream-inspired desserts are meant to be stored in the freezer until they are ready for eating. When the time comes, the Swiss Chickornetto cones can be lightly warmed in the oven until they develop a golden brown color. These cones are packed with Swiss chicken, cheese, mushrooms and dried tomatoes, which makes a colorful [savory appetizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rich-frozen-snacks) before a main course. These small-sized snacks from Micarna are ideal for consumers who want to enjoy the taste of a gourmet lunch or dinner meal as a finger food on a much smaller scale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Savory Ice Cream-inspired Treats:** Opportunity for restaurants and food companies to create unique and visually appealing savory desserts that mimic the look of traditional sweet treats. - **Upscale Frozen Finger Foods:** Potential for frozen food companies to develop high-quality, gourmet appetizers that can be easily prepared and enjoyed at home. - **Miniature Gourmet Meals:** Market for small-sized, gourmet snacks that provide the taste of a full meal in a convenient finger food format. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant:** Innovative restaurants can experiment with savory dessert options that surprise and delight customers with their unique presentation. - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity for companies to develop creative packaging solutions that mimic the look and feel of ice cream treats, enhancing the visual appeal of savory finger foods. - **Frozen Food:** Frozen food companies can capitalize on the trend of upscale frozen finger foods by offering premium, restaurant-quality appetizer options for consumers to enjoy at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ganache-Filled Dessert Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cones.md) - [Ice Cream Cone-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drumstick-bites.md) - [Savory Snacking Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-donut.md) - [Mini Savory Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-snacking.md) - [Frozen Chicken Tender-Inspired Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-scream-tender.md) - [Dubai-Style Waffle Cone Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-cones.md) - [Pizza Crust Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-crust-ice-cream-cone.md) - [Chocolate-Filled Mini Waffle Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langtins-coneys.md) - [Ice Cream-Topped Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-crispy-chicken-ice-cream-sandwich.md)