# Red Velvet Croissants These Croissants Put a New Twist on the Classic French Food By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-croissant References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/red-velvet-croissants-exist-and-we-are-not-worthy-234187) & [unionfare](http://www.unionfare.com/union-fare-bakery) Recent years have seen many different [variations of standard foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-flips) and these red velvet croissants may be one of the most unique of these yet. The croissants were made by New York's 'Union Fare Bakery' -- the makers of other interesting food items including the famed 'birthday cake croissant.' The red velvet croissants are "red velvet" through and through -- with a cocoa base that is red, a red syrup that is squeezed on top and red velvet cake crumbs that are generously added into the mix. These [unusual croissant flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banquet-dor-biscofffilled-croissants) continue the popularity of reinterpreted standard food items. The red color of these unconventional croissants is likely to make them very popular in social media communities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Varied Croissant Flavors:** Creating unique and unexpected flavors for croissants can attract attention and create a new market niche for bakeries. - **Reinterpreted Standard Foods:** Reinventing traditional foods with a twist can generate buzz and appeal to consumers looking for novelty and excitement in their food choices. - **Social Media Food Trends:** Unconventional food creations that are visually appealing and shareable on social media platforms can lead to viral marketing and increased brand exposure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries can explore creating unique croissant flavors to cater to a more adventurous consumer base and stand out from competitors. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the popularity of reimagined food items to continually innovate and capture the attention of consumers seeking new gastronomic experiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers and advertisers can capitalize on the trend of visually appealing and unconventional food creations by partnering with brands that offer unique and Instagram-worthy products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Onigiri Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onigiri-croissant.md) - [Geometric Croissant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-designs.md) - [Soft Serve Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evana-patisserie-cafe.md) - [Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-springs-cookie-dough-croissant.md) - [Hybrid Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-croissant.md) - [Decadent Pink-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-valentines-day-lineup.md) - [Reddish Baked Goods Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insomnia-cookies-red-velvet.md) - [Red Velvet Bagel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-philly-bagel-bomb.md) - [Flattened Chocolate-Filled Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-crisps.md)