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Ice Cream-Inspired Cereals

The General Mills Dippin’ Dots Cereal Comes in Two Tasty Flavors

— June 16, 2018 — Lifestyle
The General Mills Dippin’ Dots Cereal has been unveiled by the prepackaged food brand as a new lineup of breakfast options that are inspired by the namesake ice cream treats.

The cereals are available exclusively at Walmart locations and are crafted from oat and corn ingredients, and are infused with clusters of flavored portions inspired by the ice cream. The cereals come in two flavor varieties including 'Cookies 'n Cream' and 'Banana Split,' which are both positioned as a breakfast food but could also be consumed to satisfy cravings for dessert.

The General Mills Dippin’ Dots Cereals identify the demand for prepackaged food varieties as consumers shift between everyday healthy eating and sporadic sweet treats to indulge in on occasion.


Image Credit: Walmart
Trend Themes
1. Ice Cream-inspired Cereals - General Mills Dippin' Dots Cereal is an example of the growing trend in prepackaged food options inspired by desserts.
2. Flavored Cereal Clusters - The infusion of flavored portions inspired by Dippin' Dots ice cream into General Mills' cereal presents an opportunity for other breakfast food manufacturers to experiment with alternative flavorings for added variety.
3. Healthy Indulgences - Throughout the pandemic, consumers are placing an increased emphasis on health-conscious eating habits, leading to a growing demand for healthier dessert-like options like Dippin' Dots-Inspired Cereals.
Industry Implications
1. Prepackaged Foods - Consumers' increasingly busy lifestyles present opportunities for prepackaged food brands to offer dessert-inspired alternatives to traditional breakfast options.
2. Breakfast Foods - Manufacturers of traditional breakfast foods could benefit from incorporating alternative flavors and ingredients inspired by popular dessert treats like Dippin' Dots ice cream into their product offerings.
3. Health & Wellness - The trend towards healthier desserts and occasional indulgences presents an opportunity for the health and wellness industry to innovate with creative and healthier versions of classic desserts like ice cream.
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