# Floral Ice Cream Collections The May Flowers Series by Salt & Straw Takes Cues from Blooms By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-may-flowers-series References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DX14F33m28D/?img_index=1) & [saltandstraw](https://saltandstraw.com/collections/monthly-menu-series)  Inspired by spring's first blooms, [Salt & Straw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flowers-series) unveiled The May Flowers Series, featuring bright and aromatic creations with a [floral-leaning twist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-lavender). floral-leaning The most colorful of the frozen treat collection, Saffron Milk with Wildflower Honey, makes the most of saffron-infused milk sherbet and a natural sweetener, while jammy Rhubarb Crumble with Toasted Anise is full of warmth and contrast—and with the toasted anise crumble on top, Salt & Straw brings out rich caramelized notes and a gentle floral lift that can hold its own against the intensity of rhubarb. Catering to certain dietary needs and preferences, The May Flowers Series also features wheat-free Jasmine Milk Tea Almond Stracciatella, and [vegan-friendly Coffee Chamomile Sherbet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 75% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Floral-infused Flavors:** Premium frozen desserts that highlight floral essences and complementary spices create a distinct sensory niche capable of redefining mainstream flavor portfolios. - **Inclusive Dietary Offerings:** A rise in wheat-free and vegan formulations within artisanal collections signals potential for broadening customer bases through specialized recipe innovation and clear allergen transparency. - **Botanical Ingredient Pairings:** Unexpected combinations of botanicals like chamomile or jasmine with traditional dessert elements produce layered taste experiences that open pathways for signature product lines. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** Specialty producers and brands can leverage botanical-centric items to differentiate offerings and capture premium market segments seeking novel sensory experiences. - **Retail Ice Cream Experience:** Experiential scoop shops that emphasize seasonal, Instagrammable floral collections have the potential to transform in-store traffic patterns and loyalty dynamics. - **Ingredient Supply and Farming:** Demand for delicate edible flowers, saffron, and niche botanicals could drive innovations in sustainable cultivation, sourcing logistics, and value-added ingredient processing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mature Cherry Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-dark-cherry-truffle-collection.md) - [Protein Lava Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-lava-cakes.md) - [Inaugural Ice Cream Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-mall-kiosk.md) - [Canned Sparkling Lychee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-lychee-juice-beverage.md) - [Collaboration Frozen Ube Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-hawaiian-and-van-leeuwen.md) - [Italian Cafe-Inspired Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavazza-kcup.md) - [Classically-Inspired Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatboy-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Charitable Ice Cream Scoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoops-of-thanks-days.md) - [Limited-Edition Lactose-Free Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-fudge-chip-ice-cream.md)