# Cartoon Cat-Inspired Soft Serve Godiva and Hello Kitty are Celebrating with a Limited-Edition Cone By Ell Smith | Published 2017-11-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-and-hello-kitty References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2017/11/hello-kitty-godiva-birthday-ice-cream) & [godiva.tw](http://www.godiva.com.tw/seasonal/2017-hello-kitty/en/index.html#twen) [Godiva](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-and-godiva) and Hello Kitty partnered to offer consumers a chocolatey treat in celebration the iconic cartoon cat's 43rd birthday. The brand's special-edition soft serve ice cream was inspired by Hello Kitty and even features the character's instantly recognizable bow, which is available in a milk chocolate or strawberry flavor. The ice cream itself is offered in chocolate, vanilla or a swirl iteration, providing something to satisfy any sweet tooth. The beautiful [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskin-robbins-korea)-worthy cones are dipped in [Godiva's chocolate flakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-chocolixir-drinks) and wrapped delicately in the brand's paper banner, which is marked with an adorable and rare Hello Kitty illustration. The dessert is available at select locations for a limited time only in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Limited-edition Soft Serve:** This partnership between Godiva and Hello Kitty highlights the trend of creating limited-edition soft serve flavors to generate excitement and brand collaboration. - **Character-inspired Desserts:** The popularity of character-inspired desserts, such as this Hello Kitty soft serve, showcases the trend of incorporating beloved animated figures into food products for a unique and delightful experience. - **Instagram-worthy Food:** The Instagram-worthy presentation of this soft serve, with its intricate design, is part of the larger trend of creating visually appealing food items that are shareable on social media. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can capitalize on the trend of limited-edition and character-themed desserts to attract customers and create buzz around their brand. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Hotels, resorts, and food establishments in popular tourist destinations can take advantage of the Instagram-worthy food trend to attract visitors who are seeking unique and memorable culinary experiences. - **Licensing and Merchandising:** Companies that hold the rights to popular animated characters, like Hello Kitty, can explore partnerships with food and beverage brands to create co-branded products that appeal to fans and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Cat Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-birthday-double-cup.md) - [Cartoon Cat Chocolate Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-and-godiva.md) - [Playful Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-labubu.md) - [Collectible-Inspired Chocolate Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-pop-mart-labubu.md) - [Celebratory Cartoon Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-kitkat.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Inspired Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Themed Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-2.md) - [Collaboration Kawaii Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-lorens-hello-kitty.md) - [Super-Premium Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-chocolate-ice-cream.md)