# Texturally Indulgent Ice Creams The Cornetto Max Range is Arriving in the UK in Two Varieties By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-04-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornetto-max-range References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/cornetto-launches-max-range-alongside-recipe-revamp-and-new-flavours) & [corporate.magnumicecream](https://corporate.magnumicecream.com/en/brands/cornetto.html)  The [Cornetto Max](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornetto-max) range is being expanded in the UK to give it a more indulgent, [texturally-driven recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branded-frozen-treat) as a nod to the increasing demand for ice cream treats with an artisanal inspiration. The product range features two varieties including Hazelnut & Chocolate and Pistachio, which each start off with a waffle cone lined with chocolate and white chocolate, respectively. The Hazelnut & Pistachio option is paired with chocolate and hazelnut ice cream, a salted [hazelnut sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutella-ice-cream-tubs) and a chocolate disk finished with hazelnut pieces, while the Pistachio has pistachio and vanilla ice cream with a pistachio sauce, white chocolate dish and roasted pistachio pieces. The treats each maintain the brand's signature chocolate cone tip to prevent drips and for a final touch of sweetness. The Cornetto Max range puts a crunchier cone and an updated ice cream formulation in focus to prioritize consistency in every bite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 73% - 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's Driving This Trend - **Textural Premiumization:** Rising consumer appetite for multi-layered mouthfeel in single-serve treats indicates room for multi-component formulations and ingredient pairings that prioritize contrasting textures. - **Artisanal-inspired Flavor Profiles:** A shift toward premium, chef-driven flavors like pistachio and hazelnut suggests opportunities for small-batch sourcing and provenance storytelling embedded in product lines. - **Functional Anti-drip Design:** Emphasis on built-in features such as chocolate-tipped cones points to innovations combining convenience engineering with sensory indulgence to enhance portability and eating experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Packaged Ice Cream Manufacturers:** Manufacturers of frozen novelties stand to benefit from reformulated bases and layered inclusions designed to deliver consistent texture and flavour in every bite during mass distribution. - **Ingredient and Confectionery Suppliers:** Suppliers of nut pastes, sauces and textured inclusions may see demand for stable, high-intensity components tailored to maintain structure and taste in frozen matrices. - **Packaging and Food-engineering Firms:** Companies specializing in protective packaging and portion engineering could capitalize on solutions that protect delicate textures and prevent melting-related quality loss during transport. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hazelnut Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wells-ice-cream.md) - [Frozen Candy Bar Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickers-peanut-butter-creamy-ice-cream-bar.md) - [Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-biscoff.md) - [Indulgent Textured Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venchi-chocoviar.md) - [Chocolate-Filled Mini Waffle Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langtins-coneys.md) - [Multi-Layered Maximalist Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornetto-max.md) - [Artisanal Gelato Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnum-signature.md) - [Topping-Paired Prepackaged Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carte-dor-sundae.md) - [Pistachio Peninsula-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuii-cream-anatolian-pistachio.md)