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# Pride-Honoring Ice Creams
Skittles Rainbow Sherbet Is Made From Hundreds of Pounds of Skittles

By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-13 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-rainbow-sherbet
References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2017/06/158863/salt-and-straw-skittles-ice-cream) & [saltandstraw](https://saltandstraw.com/)

Throughout Pride Month, a number of businesses have launched products supporting the [LGBTQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-caramel-romance) community, and this Skittles Rainbow Sherbet from [Salt & Straw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-ice-cream-flavors) is another release that aims to offer support.

According to a Salt & Straw rep, this flavor required quite a bit of work to make. The Portland-based ice cream shop uses hundreds of pound of Skittles (sorted individually by hand) to make this sweet treat. Each flavor of Skittle is mixed with a corresponding color of sherbet before all the flavors are mixed together to create a rainbow swirl dessert. This flavor was "created to spread a message of love and support to the LGBTQ communities in our neighborhoods and across the nation." Proceeds from [Salt & Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flowers-series) Skittles Rainbow Sherbet will go to local equal rights groups and the limited-edition flavor will be available at the chain's Portland shop this weekend.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Pride Month Collaborations:** Businesses are releasing products supporting the LGBTQ community during Pride Month, creating opportunities for collaboration and positive social impact.
- **Handcrafted Ingredient Innovations:** Using hundreds of pounds of Skittles to create a rainbow sherbet flavor showcases the potential for handcrafted ingredient innovations in the ice cream industry.
- **Limited-edition Charitable Releases:** Limited-edition flavors like Skittles Rainbow Sherbet allow businesses to support local equal rights groups and leverage the power of exclusivity to drive sales.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore collaborations and limited-edition releases to promote inclusivity and support social causes.
- **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can experiment with innovative uses of popular candies, like Skittles, to create unique flavors and attract customer attention.
- **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations focusing on equal rights can seek partnerships with businesses releasing products during Pride Month to amplify their impact and fundraising efforts.

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