# Bite-Sized Dessert Cups Rolph & Rolph's Gluten-Free 'Little Cups' Come in Biodegradable Containers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-cups References: [neuheiten.koelnmesse.net](http://neuheiten.koelnmesse.net/250/2015/us/products/view/product_id:23076/cat:26418) & [rolph-rolph](http://www.rolph-rolph.com/en/glutenfree-little-cup/) These 'Gluten-Free Little Cups' from Rolph & Rolph are traditional treats that are packaged and presented in an all-new way. The small-scale desserts come in individual cups that make it easy to indulge in just a small amount of treats like Chocolate Brownie and Banoffee and Moelleux Pear Chocolate. These desserts can be made in a regular oven and come in plant-based containers that are completely biodegradable. In addition to being free from gluten, these bite-sized desserts are also prepared without preservatives and palm oil. The Gluten-Free Little Cups are in line with a number of growing consumer interests, namely sustainable packaging, single-serving portions, calorie control, permissible indulgence and gluten-free alternatives. These inventive Rolph & Rolph products are available in both foodservice and retail packaging types. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Sustainable Packaging:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating biodegradable containers for food products like gluten-free dessert cups. - **Single-serving Portions:** The demand for convenient, portion-controlled desserts presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the dessert industry. - **Gluten-free Alternatives:** With the increasing demand for gluten-free products, there is room for disruptive innovation in creating delicious and high-quality gluten-free desserts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry can explore disruptive innovations in developing sustainable and biodegradable containers for various food products. - **Dessert Manufacturing:** The dessert manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of single-serving portions by offering a wide range of bite-sized desserts. - **Gluten-free Food:** The gluten-free food industry has an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating tasty and indulgent gluten-free dessert options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Plant-Powered Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-dessert.md) - [Bite-Sized Brûlée Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brulee-cups.md) - [Portable Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-and-go-desserts.md) - [Picnic-Ready Dessert Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cups.md) - [Gluten-Free Brownie Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytale-brownies-magic-morsels.md) - [Diminutive Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diminutive-cookie-sandwich.md) - [Free-From Prepackaged Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antoninas-glutenfree-bakery-range.md) - [Indulgent Gluten-Free Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-treats.md) - [Indulgent Plant-Based Ganaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ganache.md)