# Ice Cream-Flavored Cereals The Ice Cream Pebbles Cereal Sherbet Variety Will Inspire Nostalgia By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebbles-cereal References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/06/new-ice-cream-pebbles-cereal-here-for.html) Available for a limited time only, the Ice Cream Pebbles Cereal in Rainbow Sherbet flavor are a sugary and [nostalgic indulgence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-protein-pebbles) that will make anyone feel like a kid again. To be released for the summer of 2015, the Ice Cream Pebbles Rainbow Sherbet cereal is a playful way to indulge in a sugary cereal from Post. Although you may find yourself facing a sugar crash mid-morning, the new [ice cream-inspired Pebbles variety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-pebbles-cereal) is sure to put a smile on anyone's face. This over-the-top treat is an example of extreme opposition to the healthy eating movement. Given that many parents are likely to reject such sugary cereals for a daily breakfast option, the brand knows that there is selling power for the cereal in the millennial generation as well as for a treat on special occasions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sugary Cereal Indulgence:** Sugary cereal flavors and limited edition releases can capitalize on nostalgia and appeal to consumers seeking indulgent breakfast options. - **Opposition to Healthy Eating:** Extreme and over-the-top treats can disrupt the healthy eating movement and attract consumers looking for guilty pleasures. - **Nostalgic Food Experiences:** Food products that evoke feelings of nostalgia, like ice cream-flavored cereals, can connect with consumers on an emotional level and create a sense of fun and reminiscence. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Breakfast Cereal:** Breakfast cereal brands can experiment with unique and indulgent flavors to attract nostalgic consumers and capitalize on the popularity of limited edition releases. - **Snack Foods:** Snack food companies can explore creating cereal-inspired treats that combine the flavors of popular desserts, tapping into the demand for sweet and nostalgic snacks. - **Millennial Marketing:** Developing marketing strategies that target millennials, who are more likely to embrace indulgent and nostalgic food experiences, can drive sales and create brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cereal-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerealinspired-ice-cream.md) - [Fruity Summer-Ready Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fruity-pebbles-cereal.md) - [Cereal-Steeped Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cerealsly-delicious-series-by-salt-straw.md) - [Cereal-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerealsly-delicious.md) - [Pastel Springtime Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-fruity-pebbles.md) - [Marshmallowy Milk-Enhancing Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-cocoa-pebbles.md) - [Cooling Slushie-Inspired Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelloggs-icee-cereal.md) - [Cereal-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-heart-cereal-ice-cream.md) - [Cereal-Inspired Frozen Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebbles-waffles.md)