Unusual Flavor Combinations Taking Over Store Shelves
- Weird flavor combinations like Sour Patch Kids Oreos and Peeps Pepsi are becoming more common in stores and restaurants.
- Brands like Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and Walkers are experimenting with unique flavors like fish-and-chips mochi ice cream and Brussels sprout chips.
- Consumers are intrigued by these unconventional flavors and are increasingly willing to try them.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream makes fancy versions of classic flavors like vanilla and pistachio. Food companies are changing their products to match what people like and to stand out on store shelves. Kristen Braun, who works at Mondelez International, says people are open to trying new things and quickly catch on to food trends through social media. This means companies are making more unique flavors to keep up with what people want. For example, Pepsi made a Peeps-flavored soda to show they are current and fun. Kraft Heinz even worked with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to create macaroni and cheese-flavored ice cream. This new flavor got great reviews and was popular when it was released. Companies are careful about making strange flavors - they want them to taste good and be different, not just shocking. People are spending more time trying new foods and eating out, so they are looking for more unusual flavors. This is why companies like to experiment with different tastes. It's an exciting time for trying new flavors because people are open to new food experiences.