# Ice Rocks Prepackaged Ice Cubes from French Mineral Water By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-07-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-rocks-french-mineral-water-for-ice-by-mail-order References: [aquamaestro](http://www.aquamaestro.com/innerview.asp?catid=53) If you believe 'the better the water the better the ice', then how about [sealed ice cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescentshaped-ice) made from [spring water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-packagings) from the Vendee Region of France? You will have to freeze them, but the water is hermetically packaged in disposable recyclable containers. **Implications** - Combining luxury and convenience, these Ice Rocks appeal to the affluent consumer who wants everything at the snap of their fingers. Ordinary, everyday products that were once ignored, like ice cubes, are now being reconsidered as items that can have more impact among those in the affluent market. The challenge is deciding what items can be recreated to blend extravagance and handiness, and which will get the most attention from customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Luxury Convenience:** Luxury products that offer convenience are gaining popularity among affluent consumers, presenting opportunities for businesses to create innovative and convenient versions of everyday items. - **Reconsidering Everyday Products:** Ordinary products like ice cubes are being reevaluated as items that can have a higher value and appeal among affluent consumers, opening up potential for inventive and luxury versions of these items. - **Blending Extravagance and Handiness:** There is a growing demand for products that combine luxury with practicality, creating opportunities for businesses to develop extravagant yet functional versions of everyday items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage:** Beverage industry can explore creating premium and packaged ice cubes made from high-quality water sources, catering to the preferences of affluent consumers. - **Packaging:** Packaging industry can focus on creating disposable and recyclable containers for luxury ice cubes, considering the growing demand for environmentally friendly options. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality industry can incorporate prepackaged luxury ice cubes in their services, offering a unique and indulgent experience to affluent customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Party-Ready Prepackaged Ice Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ice-co-party-ice.md) - [Nutrient-Infused Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roxii-supercube.md) - [Efficient At-Home Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-ice-maker.md) - [Craft Coffee Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-ice-cube.md) - [Elevated Home Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpanel-nugget-ice-maker.md) - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Cuttting-Edge Sphere Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers.md) - [Melted Iceberg Bottled Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berg-iceberg-bottled-water.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md)