At this year's Natural Products Expo West, Chill Pop's fruit pop product line was identified as a finalist for the NEXTY Awards in the Best New Sweet or Dessert category—with products like the 'Avocado Mint Chip' offering a better-for-you alternative to indulgent classics like mint chocolate chip flavors.
The healthy popsicle treat boasts a creamy texture, as avocado is the first ingredient in the frozen treat, followed by filtered water, coconut milk and others like cocoa butter, dark chocolate chips, lime juice and mint leaves.
Some of the other better-for-you popsicles offered by Chill Pop include flavors that are just as interesting, such as Lemon Ricotta, Black Pepper Plum and Blueberry Basil. As well as being desirable for their high fruit content, the frozen treats will also be appealing to those who are looking for refreshing soy-free, gluten-free, vegan and non-GMO treats.
Creamy Avocado Popsicles
Chill Pop's Avocado Mint Chip is a Healthier Take on Mint Chocolate Chip
Trend Themes
1. Better-for-you Frozen Treats - There's a disruptive innovation opportunity to create healthy alternatives to indulgent dessert flavors that will appeal to consumers looking for guilt-free indulgences.
2. Creative Popsicle Flavors - An opportunity to innovate the popsicle industry by creating unique flavors with unexpected fruit and herb combinations.
3. Health-conscious Snack Products - There's a market for health-conscious snack products like Chill Pop, especially for those with gluten-free, vegan and non-GMO dietary restrictions.
Industry Implications
1. Health Food and Beverage Industry - There's a need in the health food and beverage market for products like Chill Pop that provide healthier options in the sweet and dessert category.
2. Frozen Treat Industry - Innovation opportunities exist within the frozen treat industry to create more flavorful and interesting popsicles that meet the dietary needs of consumers.
3. Vegan and Gluten-free Food Industry - As more consumers move towards vegan and gluten-free diets, there's an opportunity to innovate in this space by creating healthy and tasty snack products like Chill Pop.