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iPod Shaped Ice Creams

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The icePod from Hennig Olsen Makes Music a Cool Treat

— March 28, 2009 — Lifestyle
Here's a cool play on the iTunes brand: the icePod is an iPod-shaped frozen dessert from Norwegian ice cream company, Hennig Olsen.

Take a close look at the imagery on the packet to see how they even tried to copy the GFX design on the packet.

Now, if this really was a working iPod, imagine what tunes might be on it!

Implications - Sweet treats often take the form of icons in pop culture, and with the rise in adoption of consumer gadgets, it's no wonder that food artists are creating edible versions of must-have technology. The iPod in particular has become ubiquitous in society; accordingly, we've seen it in nearly every edible iteration.
Trend Themes
1. Edible Technology - The rise of consumer technology is inspiring food artists to create edible versions of popular gadgets, leading to opportunities for innovative food and tech collaborations.
2. Pop Culture-inspired Food - Sweet treats taking the form of pop culture icons are becoming increasingly popular, presenting opportunities for unique and creative culinary experiences.
3. Iconic Branding in Food Packaging - Using branding from popular consumer products on food packaging is proving to be an effective strategy for attracting customers, presenting opportunities for cross-industry collaborations.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry is constantly evolving and experimenting with new flavors, textures, and presentations, creating opportunities for unique and innovative products.
2. Consumer Technology - The consumer technology industry is driving trends in culture and society, inspiring artists and entrepreneurs from other industries to create innovative and exciting new products.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Using popular branding and cultural references in marketing and advertising is becoming increasingly effective at capturing the attention of consumers, presenting opportunities for creative cross-industry partnerships.
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