# Pretzel Popsicle Treats Salti Sweet's Popsicle Desserts are Made with Edible Pretzel Sticks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsicle-dessert References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/company-spotlight-salti-sweet-ice-cream-factory/) & [saltisweet](http://saltisweet.com/products/) Rather than using wooden sticks at the center of its frozen popsicle desserts, the Salti Sweet Ice Cream Factory is a company that opts to use [chunky pretzel sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-ums) instead. Flavors from Salti Sweet's product assortment include a variety of types, including Vail Valley Vanilla, Mile High Mint and [Golden Salted Caramel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-ice-cream), which all feature a crunchy pretzel at the innermost part of the organic ice cream treats. The ice cream used in these products comes from Boulder Organic Ice Cream, which like the the Salti Sweet Ice Cream Factory, is another local Colorado company. As well as offering more flavor and texture, these [popsicle snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolytes-mini-frozen-pops) also reduce waste from wooden popsicle sticks by replacing them with an edible alternative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Edible Stick Popsicles:** Replacing wooden popsicle sticks with edible alternatives provides a more flavorful and sustainable snacking experience. - **Innovative Dessert Combinations:** Combining pretzel sticks with organic ice cream introduces new and exciting flavor and texture combinations in frozen treats. - **Local and Sustainable Food Production:** Supporting local companies like Salti Sweet Ice Cream Factory and Boulder Organic Ice Cream promotes a sustainable food ecosystem in Colorado. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Desserts:** The frozen dessert industry can embrace the trend of using edible sticks to enhance flavor and reduce waste in popsicle products. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can explore the potential of incorporating unique combinations, such as pretzel sticks and ice cream, to create innovative and indulgent treats. - **Food Production:** The food production industry can focus on supporting local and sustainable companies to foster a more environmentally friendly and community-driven food system. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Potato-Packed Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-pops.md) - [Brownie-Infused Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-pop.md) - [Long-Lasting Hard Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweeter-collective.md) - [Clean-Ingredient Pretzel Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-snacks.md) - [Fruity Funnel Cake Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-funnel-cake-bitz.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-ice-cream-bars.md) - [Sweetly Finished Pretzel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-pretzel-nuggets.md) - [State Fair-inspired Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-pretzels.md) - [Pretzel-Packed Crispy Rice Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-bliss-bars.md)