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# Creamy Seafood Instant Noodles
Acecook Introduced a New Vanilla Creamy Seafood Flavour of Ramen

By Amy Duong | Published 2018-07-09 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-creamy-seafood
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/7/ramen-vanilla-flavoured-creamy-seafood-instant-noodles) & [acecook.co.jp](http://www.acecook.co.jp/)

Japanese snack label Acecook introduced its latest [ramen cup flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-ramen-meals), Vanilla Creamy Seafood. The new flavor has been released in celebration of the 30th anniversary of its [Super Cup 1.5 Bar instant noodle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro). The unique flavor draws inspiration from the summer weather, aiming to infuse a taste of creamy vanilla ice cream into the ramen. Notably, the packaging has a warning note that reads "does not contain vanilla ice cream." The taste delivers a blend of sweet vanilla notes with a rich prawn and scallop seafood taste.

In order to give the noodles a vanilla taste, Acecook included a separate powder packet to allow consumers to control the amount of sweetness. The Acecook Vanille Creamy Seafood ramen noodles will be available exclusively in Japan beginning July 30th.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 55% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Sweet and Salty Fusion:** Food companies could explore combining unlikely flavors such as vanilla and seafood to offer unique taste experiences to their consumers.
- **Personalization in Packaging:** Companies can offer customizable packaging that empowers consumers to control their sweet and salty taste experiences, as shown by Acecook's separate powder packet.
- **Limited Edition Marketing:** Brands could create limited edition products to celebrate milestones or special occasions to attract consumer attention and drive sales.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Food and Beverage:** Players in this industry could experiment with flavor fusions and personalization in packaging to offer unique culinary experiences and stand out from competitors in a crowded market.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers and advertisers can advise and guide food brands to craft creative limited edition campaigns that attract consumer attention and elevate the brand's profile.
- **Retail:** Retailers could collaborate with food companies to stock exclusive or limited edition products that will attract consumer interest and stimulate sales.

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