# Small-Batch Ice Cream Deliveries 'Ruru Baked' Delivers Made-to-Order Ice Cream in Toronto By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruru-baked References: [rurubaked](https://www.rurubaked.com/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/rurubaked/) With summer just around the corner, a new small-batch ice cream maker has descended upon Toronto. With off-beat flavors and a selection of delicious bakery treats, the company may soon become the city's number one choice for finding something sweet. Ruru Baked is a Toronto-based business started by pastry chef Luanne Ronquillo. The shop specializes in made-to-order, small-batch ice cream in unusual flavors such as [Black Sesame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-black-everything-preworkout) and [Sweet Corn & Lime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-english-cheesecake-company). Additionally, Ronquillo also offers a number of baked goods that include [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anytime-fitness-uk-ireland) Cheddar Pie, Marshmallow Squares and her take on Twix bars. Beyond the creative flavors, what truly sets the company apart is the option for delivery within Central Toronto. In other words, consumers can easily satisfy their craving for artisan ice cream without having to brave long lines of hungry foodies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Small-batch Dessert Deliveries:** Incorporating high-quality ingredients in unusual flavors is an opportunity for small-batch dessert makers to offer unique delivery options. - **Hyper-local Delivery Services:** Expanding delivery services beyond traditional food and beverage industries to hyper-local, artisanal options is an innovative opportunity for on-demand delivery platforms. - **Customizable Desserts:** Offering made-to-order, customizable desserts in unique flavors is an innovative way for dessert makers to stand out from traditional options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Ice Cream and Frozen Treats:** Small-batch ice cream and frozen treat makers can differentiate by providing customizable dessert options and expanding their delivery services. - **On-demand Delivery Platforms:** On-demand delivery platforms can expand their offerings to include hyper-local, artisanal dessert options that offer made-to-order, delivery services. - **Artisanal Bakeries:** Artisanal bakeries can expand their offerings to include small-batch desserts and standout flavors to differentiate and offer additional delivery services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upside Down Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vice-versa.md) - [Ice Cream Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-subscription-program.md) - [Nostalgic Bakery-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakery-ice-creams.md) - [Savory Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bars-seasonal-summer-offering.md) - [Mystery Ice Cream Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surprise-scoop.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Chef-Inspired Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-ice-cream-store.md) - [Pie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-summer-pie-series.md)