# Boba-Inspired Fruit Cups Del Monte's Single-Serve Fruit Cups Take Cues from Bubble Tea By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-serve-fruit-cups References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4048-new-on-the-shelves) & [delmonte](https://www.delmonte.com/products/snacks) [Del Monte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-fruit-gel) is adding to its vibrant range of single-serve fruit cups with Bubble Fruit, which takes inspiration from boba, or bubble tea. The colorful fruit cups themselves contain [popping boba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kultee-kaviar) in the form of fruit juice that's encased in a thin, gelatinous coating. These texture-rich, poppable pieces are combined with pieces of fruit that are sweetened in a juice base. These refreshing fruit snacks from Del Monte are offered in bold flavors like Pear Berry Pomegranate, Peach Strawberry Lemonade and Sour Apple Watermelon. Beyond the beverage industry, bubble tea is serving as the unlikely inspiration for everything from sandwiches to popcorn snacks and other unique food creations. With consumers becoming increasingly interested in richly textured food and beverage products, bubble tea is emerging as a standout snack with globally inspired appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Texture-rich Snacks:** Developing texture-rich snacks like bubble tea-inspired fruit cups can disrupt the snacking industry by providing unique eating experiences. - **Fruit Juice Boba:** Creating boba-like fruit juice balls can lead to the development of innovative products across various industries such as desserts, beverages, and even confectionery. - **Global-inspired Snacks:** The popularity of bubble tea can inspire the creation of globally-inspired snacks that can disrupt the food industry and cater to the increasingly diverse tastes of consumers around the world. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Industry:** The snack industry can embrace boba-style elements, like Del Monte's Bubble Fruit, to incorporate unique textures and flavors into their products. - **Beverage Industry:** The incorporation of boba-inspired fruit cups can serve as a potential innovation in the beverage industry by providing a new and unique drinking experience for consumers. - **Confectionery Industry:** Developing boba-like fruit juice balls can disrupt the confectionery industry by creating new and unique candy or gum products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tri-Textured Fruit Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-fruit-gel.md) - [Bottled Bubble Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobba.md) - [RTD Boba Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-in-a-can.md) - [Exotic Fruit Boba Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-pineapple-poppers.md) - [Popping Pearl Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inoteas-pobble.md) - [Chewy Boba Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummyboba-candy.md) - [Bubble Tea-Style Juice Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cappy-bubble.md) - [Boba Tea Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-tea-pouch.md) - [Single-Serve Popping Boba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-serve-popping-boba.md)