Drybox makes all sorts of plant-powered, no-added-sugar freeze-dried fruit snacks, and at the Summer Fancy Food Show, it spotlighted sweet, crunchy Freeze-Dried Dates. Officially launching soon, these date snacks promise to be just as enjoyable straight out of the bag as they are atop a salad for a touch of sweetness and texture.
Date snacks already come in countless forms, often coated in sugary or powdery finishes, stuffed with fillings or sometimes both at once. At the same time, freeze-dried fruit snacks have won over snackers for their natural goodness and texture. As a lighter, crunchier take on a familiar favorite that builds on the natural caramel-like sweetness of dates, freeze-dried dates offer the best of both.
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.
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Which of the following types of devices have you personally used in the past 12 months?
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What are the main reasons you use or chose this type of device?
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How likely would you be to choose a foldable or multi-screen device the next time you purchase a smartphone, tablet, or laptop?
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.
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Which best describes your experience with frozen watermelon "ice cream"?
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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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Protein Cottage Cheese
Consumers are expanding their consumption of protein-rich cottage cheese products as TikTok-driven interest fuels innovation and market growth
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Compared with 12 months ago, how often do you consume cottage cheese or cottage-cheese-based products today?
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Which of the following, if any, have influenced your interest in cottage cheese or cottage-cheese-based products?
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Fruit Roll-Up–Wrapped Popsicles
Consumers are adopting Fruit Roll-Up–wrapped popsicles as a DIY viral treat inspired by TikTok for a fun, customizable, and edible frozen snack experience.
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Which best describes your experience with Fruit Roll-Ups wrapped popsicles?
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What, if anything, appeals to you about Fruit Roll-Ups wrapped around popsicles or frozen treats?
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Where, if anywhere, have you seen or heard about Fruit Roll-Ups wrapped around popsicles or frozen treats?
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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.
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Do you currently create any kind of content for an audience on any of the following platforms?
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Have you used any AI-powered tools to create or manage content in the past 12 months?
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What impact, if any, has using AI-powered tools had on your content creation?
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Trend Themes
Freeze-dried Indulgence — Natural caramel-like sweetness and airy crunch are reshaping fruit snacks into better-for-you alternatives to candy-like treats.
No-added-sugar Snacking — Ingredient-conscious consumers are creating momentum for snacks that rely on whole-fruit flavor instead of coatings, syrups or sweeteners.
Texture-forward Fruit — Crunchy fruit formats are expanding the role of produce-based snacks beyond soft, chewy or dried varieties into more versatile eating occasions.
Industry Implications
Healthy Snacks — Better-for-you snack brands have room to differentiate with minimally processed formats that combine indulgent taste cues with clean-label appeal.
Specialty Foods — Premium grocery and gourmet channels are benefiting from novel fruit applications that serve both standalone snacking and meal-enhancing uses.
Food Processing — Freeze-drying technology is enabling shelf-stable product innovation that preserves natural sweetness while delivering distinctive texture and convenience.
