Kōri Ice Cream is a Japanese-inspired ice cream brand that handcrafts treats in Melbourne, offering refreshingly different flavors that go above and beyond the usual chocolate, vanilla and strawberry varieties. While the brand does offer Tofu Vanilla and Strawberry Sudachi, both of these varieties put its own stamp on the classics with completely plant-based formulas.
Other notable milk-based ice cream flavors from the brand include Genmaicha, infused with authentic brown rice green tea, Dassai Sake and Hokkaido Cheesecake.
Consumers have a strong desire for globally inspired ice cream flavors, seeking unique and diverse taste experiences that transport them to different culinary traditions and cultures. Asian flavors often combine contrasting elements in unique ways and these distinctive profiles carry over well to Kōri Ice Cream's scoops and tubs.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Globally Inspired Ice Cream Flavors
- There is an opportunity to create unique and diverse ice cream flavors that transport consumers to different culinary traditions and cultures.
- Plant-based Ice Cream Formulas
- Developing ice cream flavors with completely plant-based formulas can cater to the growing demand for vegan and dairy-free options.
- Asian-inspired Ice Cream Profiles
- Combining contrasting elements in unique ways can create distinctive and innovative ice cream profiles, drawing inspiration from Asian flavors.
Where This Applies
- Ice Cream Manufacturing
- Ice cream manufacturers can diversify their product offerings by creating globally inspired flavors and plant-based formulas.
- Culinary Tourism
- Culinary tourism can leverage unique and diverse ice cream flavors to offer immersive food experiences from different culinary traditions and cultures.
- Plant-based Food Industry
- The plant-based food industry can expand its market reach by incorporating plant-based ice cream flavors that cater to vegan and dairy-free consumers.
