# Fun Fruit Freezies The Zoku Quick Pop Lets You Play with Your Food By Carly Foy | Published 2011-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-quick-pop References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2011/05/10/zoku-quick-pop-character-tool-kit/35777) & [williams-sonoma](http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/zoku-quick-pop-character-tool-kit/?pkey=cnew-view-all) The makers of the [Zoku Quick Pop Maker](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-quick-pop-maker) have yet again created a summer must-have with the Zoku Quick Pop Character Tool Kit. The kit comes complete with various shaped cutters that enable the user to [cut shapes out of fruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frollies). Then, with the Zoku pop stick, the user places the fun shapes they made onto the lined board that acts as a latch to hold onto the fruit. To finish the popsicle, he or she simply adds liquid and submerses the smiling pop stick. A few hours later, you'll have a [funny-faced freezie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-twist-pops) staring back at you. The Zoku Quick Pop Character Tool Kit is perfectly fun to do with younger kids while ensuring you're serving a healthy treat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Customized Food Shapes:** Opportunity to innovate by creating tools and kits that allow users to easily create fun-shaped food items. - **Interactive Food Preparation:** Opportunity to develop products that engage users in the process of preparing their own food. - **Healthy Fun Treats:** Opportunity to create and market healthy yet enjoyable food options for children and families. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Utensils and Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in designing and producing tools specifically for creating customized food shapes. - **Children's Toys and Games:** Opportunity to combine food preparation and play by developing interactive food-related toys and games. - **Frozen Treats and Desserts:** Innovation opportunity in the frozen treats industry by introducing healthier and more interactive options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shelf-Stable Fruit Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezee-freezee.md) - [Portable Frozen Treat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-treat1.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Smoothie-Style Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaya-foods-smoothie-pops.md) - [Organic Freezer Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-freezer-pops.md) - [Tongue-Dyeing Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twister-berrylicious.md) - [Lollipop-Themed Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-pop.md) - [Freeze-Dried Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-minis.md) - [Health-Focused Fruity Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-pop.md)