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# Lockdown Snack Packs
Messina’s Lockdown Snack Pack Provides an Indulgent Dessert Experience

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-12 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockdown-snack
References: [theurbanlist](https://www.theurbanlist.com/sydney/a-list/messina-lockdown-snack-pack) & [gelatomessina](https://gelatomessina.com/blog/lockdown-snack-pack-on-sale-monday-16th-august)

[Messina’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-x-messina) Lockdown Snack Pack shares a pair of treats that create "the ultimate dessert experience" for folks who are still in lockdown or in the clear. As the brand describes, the dessert menu includes a "bake at home sticky brioche snail filled with caramel custard, choc chips, covered in gooey malt caramel AND a hot tub filled with layers of [vanilla custard gelato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookie-dough-gelato-bites) and cheesecake mousse, topped with cheesecake crumble."

The decadent two-dessert combo is a sugary treat that promises to add sweetness to extended periods of time at home or hope for the days ahead. At a time when people are turning to [indulgent treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonders-new-snack) to provide a sense of comfort, this sweet snack pairing helps to satisfy intensified demand.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.4/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Indulgent Treats:** Demand for indulgent treats is increasing as people seek comfort during extended periods at home.
- **Bake-at-home Desserts:** Bake-at-home dessert options are becoming more popular as consumers look for DIY experiences during quarantine.
- **Dessert Delivery:** As people rely on deliveries during lockdown, there is an opportunity for dessert businesses to offer convenient and creative options.

### Where This Applies

- **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can leverage the trend of dessert delivery and offer more creative dessert options.
- **Retail:** Retail businesses can capitalize on the trend of bake-at-home desserts by offering ready-made DIY dessert kits.
- **Hospitality:** Hospitality businesses can take advantage of the trend of indulgent treats by offering high-end dessert experiences to customers in lockdown.

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