# Fruit-Filled Sorbetto Shells This Crosta & Mollica Dessert is a Light Alternative to Ice Cream By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-04-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-filled-sorbetto-shells References: [foodanddrinktechnology](https://www.foodanddrinktechnology.com/news/47092/crosta-mollica-launches-fruit-filled-sorbetto-shells/) & [crostamollica](https://www.crostamollica.com/)  Ahead of the summer, [Crosta & Mollica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-dessert-range) is introducing a pair of new fruit-filled Sorbetto Shells in Lemon and Pomegranate flavors to put a convenient spin on the classic frozen Italian dessert. With its fruit-filled Sorbetto Shells, the brand is capitalizing on the significant increase in the demand for Italian cuisine in the UK. Additionally, sorbetto suits the high demand for [plant-based options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valsoia-plantbased-gelato) in the UK, driven by a growing awareness of the environmental impact of the dairy industry, health concerns and the desire for more ethical food choices. Previously, the brand introduced its frozen dessert range with [Tartufi, Tiramisù and Gelato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talenti-gelato-sorbetto). These new products offer a lighter alternative to ice cream or gelato. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Fruit-filled Sorbetto Shells:** A trend towards plant-based and fruit-based alternatives to dairy products presents an opportunity for innovative frozen desserts like sorbetto shells. - **Convenient Frozen Desserts:** Consumers are increasingly seeking out convenient, individually-portioned desserts as a healthier alternative to larger ice cream tubs. - **Italian Cuisine:** Growing demand for Italian cuisine in the UK presents opportunities for brands to introduce new products or adapt traditional recipes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Desserts:** The frozen desserts industry can introduce innovative products like sorbetto shells that cater to the increasing demand for plant-based and convenient desserts. - **Plant-based Dairy Alternatives:** As the demand for plant-based dairy alternatives grows, innovative frozen desserts like sorbetto shells provide an opportunity to capture this market segment. - **Convenient Snacks:** As consumers increasingly seek out convenient, individually-sized snacks and desserts, brands can introduce innovative products like fruit-filled sorbetto shells to capture this market segment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Italian Dessert Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-dessert-range.md) - [Authentic Italian Gelato Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-gelato.md) - [Italian Gelato Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-truffles.md) - [Italian Gelato Truffle Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-tartufi.md) - [Prepackaged Frozen Italian Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-tiramis.md) - [Frozen Dessert Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-cream.md) - [Low-Calorie Sorbetto Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-refreshed.md) - [Summertime Italian Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica1.md) - [Frozen Italian Dining Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosta-mollica-products.md)