# Limited-Edition Lobster Sandwiches This Black Seed Bagels Collab Features Lobster Cream Cheese By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-cream-cheese References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/black-seed-bagels-lukes-lobster) & [blackseedbagels](https://www.blackseedbagels.com/) In collaboration with [Luke's Lobster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mala-lobster-roll), [Black Seed Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-farms) has introduced a limited-edition bagel sandwich that is made with lobster cream cheese, which will go on to become a permanent offering at the bagel shop. The elevated bagel sandwich pairs the tarragon lobster cream cheese with a Maine lobster knuckle and claw meat, plus celery salad. When working together to develop this sandwich, Luke's Lobster and Black Seed Bagels were going for a taste that would be simultaneously "tart, briny and crunchy." This isn't the first time a specialty cream cheese from a collaboration has been added to Black Seed Bagels' menu—it currently also offers a black truffle cream cheese, which was created with [Eleven Madison Park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-oil). A growing interest in fermented foods, probiotics and avoiding the consumption of sugar has generated new interest in briny foods and beverages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Limited-edition Bagel Sandwiches:** Opportunity for bakeries and food establishments to collaborate with unique ingredients and flavors to create exclusive sandwich offerings. - **Gourmet Cream Cheese Collaborations:** Potential for cream cheese brands to partner with renowned chefs or specialty food brands to develop innovative and high-end cream cheese flavors. - **Growing Demand for Briny Foods:** Opportunity for food producers to create briny snacks, condiments, or beverages to cater to the increasing consumer interest in fermented and probiotic-rich options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Bakeries can explore unique collaborations and ingredient combinations to create limited-edition sandwiches and attract customers seeking new and exciting flavors. - **Cream Cheese Manufacturing:** Cream cheese brands can seek partnerships with reputable chefs or specialty food brands to develop exclusive and gourmet cream cheese flavors, offering a premium product to consumers. - **Food Production and Manufacturing:** Food producers can tap into the growing demand for briny foods by developing a range of briny snacks, condiments, or beverages that are fermented and probiotic-rich. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Bagel Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-farms.md) - [Exclusive Collab Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-x-popup-bagels.md) - [Gourmet Escargot-Paired Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmesan-gruyre-bagel.md) - [Cookie-Infused Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-bagels-x-oreo.md) - [Lobster-Focused Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-seafood-offerings.md) - [Bagel-Flavored Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-bagel-style.md) - [Savory Lobster Salad Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-blt.md) - [Lemon-Pepper Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-pepper-schmear.md) - [Cinnamon Raisin Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-raisin-schmear.md)