# Triple-Flavored Ice Creams Jeni's Matchapolitan Blends Matcha & Vanilla Ice Creams with Berry Jam By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchapolitan References: [chicagofoodmagazine](https://www.chicagofoodmagazine.com/news/get-a-first-taste-of-summer-with-jenis-new-summer-collection-launching-in-chicago-scoop-shops-may-28th) & [jenis](https://jenis.com/pages/rewards-early-access)  Inspired by a classic tri-colored ice cream creation, [Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-bars) crafted a craveable Matchapolitan ice cream that features an in-demand flavor profile. This fresh yet familiar treat builds on a base of Japanese matcha and Fair Trade vanilla ice creams with swirls of strawberry jam for a cooling, refreshing combination that's altogether earthy, creamy, sweet and fruity. Matchapolitan is making its debut as part of [Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams’](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-cream-collection) new Summer Collection, alongside Target-exclusive [Confetti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-birthday-cake-creamer) Brownie Batter (with dark chocolate custard swirled with fudgy brownies and rainbow sprinkles) and sweet-tart Summer Berries & Passion Fruit ice cream (featuring raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries folded into fresh cultured buttermilk and cream with passion fruit.) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 78% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tri-flavor Fusion Desserts:** A surge in multi-component flavor constructions pairs distinct bases and inclusions to create layered taste experiences that challenge single-note product formats. - **Premium Ethically Sourced Ingredients:** Growing consumer demand for provenance and quality is elevating Fair Trade and artisanal ingredients into key differentiators for premium dessert offerings. - **Retail-exclusive Flavor Collaborations:** Limited-run partnerships between brands and retailers are becoming a common mechanism to drive foot traffic and create collectible, media-friendly product drops. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts:** Artisanal producers and scale manufacturers alike face opportunities to reimagine formats and supply chains around novel flavor pairings and seasonal drops. - **Food Retail and Grocery:** Supermarkets and specialty grocers are positioned to leverage exclusive SKU assortments and co-branded launches to differentiate shelf sets and shopper experiences. - **Consumer Packaged Goods and Branding:** CPG companies can explore storytelling-driven packaging and limited-edition runs that monetize flavor innovation and cultivate brand loyalty among trend-seeking consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Dupe Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-body-works-summer-2026.md) - [Protein Dirty Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-and-propud.md) - [Ultra-Creamy Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutribullet-chill.md) - [Demystifying Protein Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prodega.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Shake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-lime-pie-shake.md) - [Seasonal Americana Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-boom-ice-cream.md) - [Cinematic Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-the-universethemed-menu.md) - [Boozy Blended Dessert Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serendipity-3-x-buzzbar.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-magnum-collection.md)