As part of its Summer Menu, Sonny's BBQ introduced a sweet and smoky Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce with unmistakable notes of cola and dark cherry to enhance fan-favorite slow-smoked proteins. Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce is featured in a Summer Brisket Pitmaster Select Bowl with chopped brisket over dirty rice, BBQ street corn, pickled onions, and BBQ Chips, and it can also be savored in customizable creations with a choice of protein, bases, toppings and sauces.
Quintessentially summer, cherry is prominently featured across the limited-time seasonal menu, like the all-new Cherry Cobbler Egg Rolls dessert with a crispy exterior and a gooey cherry pie filling, and the tangy-sweet Cherry Lemonade made with tart cherry syrup.
Watermelon Ice Cream Hack
Consumers are adopting the viral TikTok watermelon ice cream hack because it offers a simple way to make refreshing, dairy-free ice cream at home.
Question 1
Which best describes your experience with frozen watermelon "ice cream"?
Question 2
Have you ever made watermelon “ice cream” at home, by blending frozen watermelon into a soft, scoopable treat?
Question 3
How likely are you to make watermelon “ice cream” again?
Question 4
What did you like about making watermelon “ice cream”?
Select all that apply
Protein Cottage Cheese
Consumers are expanding their consumption of protein-rich cottage cheese products as TikTok-driven interest fuels innovation and market growth
Question 1
Compared with 12 months ago, how often do you consume cottage cheese or cottage-cheese-based products today?
Question 2
Which of the following, if any, have influenced your interest in cottage cheese or cottage-cheese-based products?
Select all that apply
Modular Growth Gear
Parents are adopting modular youth gear that is adjustable, upgradeable, and serviceable to accommodate fast-growing athletes and reduce the need for full replacement cycles.
Question 1
Do you currently have any children under 18 who participate in organized or recreational sports?
Question 2
Have you ever purchased sports gear designed to adjust as your child grows?
Question 3
When your child outgrows a piece of sports gear, how much of a problem is having to replace it?
Question 4
What bothers you MOST about replacing outgrown gear?
Question 5
How likely would you be to choose sports gear that adjusts or upgrades as your child grows the next time you buy one?
Consumer Demand Drives Foldable and Multi-Screen Devices
Consumers are adopting foldable and multi-screen devices as they seek more versatile and pocketable screen options for enhanced mobility and functionality.
Question 1
Which of the following types of devices have you personally used in the past 12 months?
Select up to 8
Question 2
What are the main reasons you use or chose this type of device?
Select up to 3
Question 3
How likely would you be to choose a foldable or multi-screen device the next time you purchase a smartphone, tablet, or laptop?
Digital Detox Travel Hardware
Consumers are adopting dumbphones and single-purpose gadgets as essential travel hardware to minimize digital distractions during summer trips.
Question 1
During a summer leisure trip, have you ever left your usual smartphone behind and used only a basic phone or "dumbphone" with limited functions?
Question 2
What was the MAIN reason you used this type of device during your trip?
Question 3
On a future leisure trip, how likely would you be to leave your smartphone behind and use only a basic phone with limited functions?
Trend Themes
Fruit-forward Savory Sauces — A shift toward fruit-infused savory condiments enabling novel product lines that blend sweet-tart cherry profiles with smoky and cola-derived flavor compounds.
Limited-time Seasonal Menus — Seasonal rotations centered on summer-specific ingredients creating heightened consumer demand for short-run, high-margin specialty items and cross-category pairings.
Beverage-influenced Culinary Flavors — The incorporation of cola and cocktail-inspired syrups into food formulations producing hybrid taste experiences that bridge drink and dish categories.
Industry Implications
Casual Dining Chains — Menu platforms focused on customizable bowls and limited releases that could leverage seasonal flavors to drive repeat visits and premium pricing.
Condiment Manufacturers — Sauce producers positioned to expand SKU portfolios with fruit-and-soda-infused glazes, shelf-stable reductions, and co-branded retail offerings.
Snack and Dessert Makers — Producers of handheld sweets and savory snacks exploring sweet-tart cherry integrations and hybrid items like fruit-filled egg-roll desserts that redefine category boundaries.
