# Pod-Powered Ice Cream Machines ColdSnap Dispenses Personalized, Single-Serve Frozen Treats By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldsnap References: [dealerscope](https://dealerscope.com/coldsnap-is-new-ice-cream-small-appliance-for-business-retail) ColdSnap is a rapid freezing appliance that makes it as easy to enjoy a variety of frozen confections with the same ease as getting a cup of coffee from a [Keurig](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-coffee-machine) or a [Nespresso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-pod-maker) machine. The appliance dispenses personalized servings of premium ice cream, frozen yogurt, smoothies, frozen coffee, cocktails and more within seconds. The appliance appeals to businesses like convenience stores, airports, spas, hotels and offices that want a unique way to treat employees and guests. The machine itself needs no cartridges, freezing, filters or clean up, as the appliance works with shelf-stable pods that are then [rapidly dropped in temperature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufrost). Thanks to the fact that the innovative technology creates micro-sized ice crystals that are 40% smaller than store-bought products, the resulting frozen treats are ultra-smooth. Image Credit: ColdSnap ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Personalized Frozen Treats:** The trend of personalized frozen treats creates opportunities for businesses to cater to individual preferences and offer unique flavor combinations. - **Pod-powered Appliances:** The trend of pod-powered appliances presents opportunities for innovation in various sectors, including food and beverage, by offering convenient and customizable products. - **Micro-sized Ice Crystals:** The trend of using micro-sized ice crystals in frozen treats opens up possibilities for businesses to create smoother and creamier products with enhanced textural experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from the use of pod-powered ice cream machines to provide personalized frozen treats to guests, enhancing their overall experience. - **Retail:** The retail industry can explore the trend of personalized frozen treats by incorporating pod-powered ice cream machines, attracting customers with unique offerings and flavors. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the innovation of micro-sized ice crystals to create smoother frozen treats, offering customers a superior texture and taste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-ice-cream-machine.md) - [Portable Frozen Treat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-treat1.md) - [At-Home Soft-Serve Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmia-softsnap.md) - [Countertop Soft Serve Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-swirl-by-creami.md) - [Portable Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocinare-krush.md) - [Dual-Purpose Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soffice.md) - [Automated Frozen Treat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-creami-deluxe.md) - [Ultra-Fast Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icreamlab.md) - [Automated Countertop Dessert Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-nc201-creami-breeze.md)