# Scannable Snacks The QR Code Cupcakes are the Best Thing to Come Out of Montreal Since Parizeau By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-code-cupcakes References: [kuriositas](http://www.kuriositas.com/2010/03/qr-code-cupcakes-that-work.html) & [clevercupcakesmontreal](http://www.clevercupcakesmontreal.com) Cupcakes are great, but they are made even better when you add a simple, yet tasty piece of computer technology to them. The QR code cupcakes from Montreal's Clever Cupcakes make it easy to geek yourself out. The QR code cupcakes feature a simple QR code printed on the edible sugary goodness. The QR code can be scanned into your computer or cell phone, which will then redirect to the website for the Montreal Science Center. These QR code cupcakes are both delicious and kind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **QR Code Integration:** Opportunities for businesses to integrate QR codes into products and services to enhance customer experience. - **Edible Technology:** Innovative use of edible technology to combine food and digital interactions, creating new possibilities for interactive dining experiences. - **Interactive Marketing:** The use of interactive elements, such as QR codes, to engage customers and provide unique and memorable marketing experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for bakeries and food manufacturers to incorporate QR codes and edible technology into their products, creating a new level of customer interaction. - **Technology:** Potential for tech companies to develop and provide integrated solutions for creating and scanning edible QR codes, catering to the demand for interactive food experiences. - **Tourism and Entertainment:** Leveraging edible technology, such as QR code cupcakes, to enhance visitor experiences in museums, theme parks, and other entertainment venues, providing educational and interactive content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frosting-Filled Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-cups.md) - [Digital CPG Catalogues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havens-kitchen.md) - [Brownie-Packed Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skor-caramel-brownie-cupfection.md) - [Fireside Snack Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-cupcake-cups.md) - [Plush Toy-Inspired Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-melissa-squishmallows-cupcakes.md) - [Amusement Park QR Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intercard.md) - [Convenient Cupcake Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-bites.md) - [Collaboration Cupcake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-salted-pretzel-buttercream-cupcake.md) - [Accessible RTD Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cocktail-collection-by-ketel-one.md)