'Utz,' the food manufacturer famous for its array of chips, pretzels, and snacks, has partnered up with Grillo's Pickles to release the 'Classic Dill Pickle' flavored potato chips. Grillo's Pickles is a pickle brand with a century-old pickle recipe that is a fan favorite among consumers across North America. Grillo's Pickles are simplistic and authentic with a small ingredients list that does not compromise the flavor of the pickles.
The demonstrated quality of Grillo's Pickles is why it was chosen by Utz to be the official flavor of Utz's Classic Dill Pickle chip. The Utz & Grillo's Classic Dill Pickle chips can be purchased in small travel bags for $2.19 USD, or in full-size bags for $4.29 USD.
Image Credit: Utz, Grillo's Pickles
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?
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What was the MAIN reason you used this type of device during your trip?
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On a future leisure trip, how likely would you be to leave your smartphone behind and use only a basic phone with limited functions?
AI-Driven Creator Economy Tools
Creators are adopting AI-driven tools to monetize, remix, and engage audiences with innovative, consent-driven content, enhancing creative control and revenue opportunities.
Question 1
Do you currently create any kind of content for an audience on any of the following platforms?
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Question 2
Have you used any AI-powered tools to create or manage content in the past 12 months?
Question 3
What impact, if any, has using AI-powered tools had on your content creation?
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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?
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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?
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How likely are you to make watermelon “ice cream” again?
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What did you like about making watermelon “ice cream”?
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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?
Trend Themes
Pickle-flavored Snacks — The rise of unique flavors in snacks and the potential to partner with unique food brands for collaborative items.
Authentic Ingredients — Demand for simplistic and authentic flavors leading to a trend of products with a small ingredients list.
Branded Collaborations — Brands partnering with other brands to create unique products with established tastes.
Industry Implications
Food Manufacturing — Potential for food manufacturers to experiment with unique flavors and collaborate with other food brands.
Snack Food Industry — Rising trend of experimental and unique flavors in snack food products driving innovating in the industry.
Pickling Industry — Demand for authentic pickling brands and flavors leading to potential partnerships with snack food brands for unique collaborations.
