Known for its wide assortment of boldly flavored snacks that span the sweet-to-savory spectrum, Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn created a new product—Raspberry Rose (Beauty + Glow) Popcorn—that puts functional benefits on par with taste. This crunchy kettle corn snack isn't just one that's topped with a light raspberry rose dust and white chocolatey drizzle; it's packed with beautifying benefits from biotin, Vitamin E, avocado oil, and three grams of collagen peptides per serving. Like other gourmet popcorn snacks from the brand, Raspberry Rose (Beauty + Glow) Popcorn is represented by a unique, personality-packed character.
At the National Confectioners Association's Sweets & Snacks Expo, Raspberry Rose (Beauty + Glow) Popcorn was named a 2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards winner in the Trailblazer Snack category.
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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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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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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Trend Themes
Functional Indulgent Snacks — Treating traditionally indulgent items like kettle corn as delivery vehicles for vitamins and peptides creates crossover products that blur the lines between treats and supplements.
Beauty-from-within Foods — Formulations that combine collagen, biotin and antioxidant oils within everyday foods point to a market where cosmetic benefits are consumed rather than applied topically.
Character-led Gourmet Branding — Personality-packed mascots paired with premium flavor profiles signal a shift toward narrative-driven premiumization that enhances shelf presence and consumer affinity.
Industry Implications
Food and Beverage — Snack manufacturers and CPG companies are positioned to redefine category boundaries by embedding clinically relevant nutraceuticals into widely accepted formats.
Beauty and Personal Care — Cosmetic brands could extend into ingestible beauty products by leveraging established ingredient science to create edible formats that complement topical regimens.
Packaging and Retail Design — Innovations in packaging and shelf storytelling can amplify functional claims and character narratives, influencing trial and premium pricing in crowded snack aisles.
