# Nutty Olive Oil Ice Creams This McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams Flavor Pairs Olive Oil and Almonds By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-oil-and-almonds References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mcconnells-honey-cornbread-cookie-ice-cream-new-summer-flavors) & [mcconnells](https://mcconnells.com/products/olive-oil-salted-almonds) Nuts are commonly stirred into ice cream recipes for added taste and texture but this new product from McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams spotlights the unlikely pairing of [olive oil and almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-olive-oils). Olive Oil & Salted Almonds is one of the new [ice cream varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-farmers-market-series) in the brand's Summer Collection and it pairs grass-fed milk and cream with other locally sourced ingredients, including salt-roasted almonds from California's Central Valley. The unique ice cream product is said to offer the familiar taste of vanilla ice cream with a new experience from [savory olive oil notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grazola) and nutty almonds. As more consumers embrace better-for-you ice cream products made with wholesome ingredients, they are turning to options that shy away from the all-too-sweet and sugary recipes seen in popular flavor profiles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wholesome Ice Cream:** Opportunity for creating ice cream flavors with wholesome, natural ingredients that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Unconventional Flavor Combinations:** There's potential for experimenting with unique and unexpected flavor pairings in the ice cream industry to cater to adventurous taste buds. - **Locally Sourced Ingredients:** Creating ice cream flavors that emphasize the use of locally sourced ingredients can appeal to consumers looking for sustainable and community-oriented options. ### Where This Applies - **Ice Cream Industry:** Innovation opportunities for ice cream manufacturers to develop new flavors and products that align with evolving consumer preferences. - **Gourmet Food Industry:** The trend of unconventional flavor combinations present opportunities for gourmet food companies to create unique ice cream offerings that cater to discerning palates. - **Sustainable Agriculture Industry:** Demand for ice creams featuring locally sourced ingredients can spur growth in the sustainable agriculture industry, as more businesses seek eco-friendly and traceable ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caramelized Fig Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramelized-fig.md) - [Savory Dairy-Free Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-stone.md) - [Chocolatier-Approved Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-fine-ice-creams-sees-candies.md) - [Regenerative Ingredient Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alecs-ice-cream.md) - [Nutty Autumnal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozark-harvest-crunch-ice-cream.md) - [Candy-Studded Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-x-sees.md) - [Hot Honey Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-ice-cream.md) - [Artisan-Style Pistachio Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-pistachio-ice-cream.md) - [Pistachio Peninsula-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuii-cream-anatolian-pistachio.md)